Kansas AG race stays tight with provisional ballots pending
Republican Phill Kline leads Democrat Chris Biggs by 3032 votes with 3379 precincts counted as provisional ballots in Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee, Douglas and Wyandotte counties await review. Biggs maintains counties he won. Kline carries Johnson County. County officials say results may not be final until Friday or Monday.
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Governor-elect Sebelius lays groundwork for budget review
Kathleen Sebelius, elected governor, said she has no specific budget cuts ready and would let Gov. Graves handle immediate fiscal-year actions until she takes office January 13. She outlined a broad post election transition, including a Texas style efficiency review and a toll-free line for Kansans to submit cost-cutting ideas. Authorities say the current year faces a $255 million shortfall to stay in the black and next year an $800 million gap.
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Lawrence district weighs layoffs as state budget worsens
Lawrence district officials warned the rainy-day reserve may not cover a deeper state budget gap. With a $275 million shortfall and the governor-elect facing fiscal problems, staff furloughs and layoffs loom after the $500,000 reserve is exhausted. Supt Weseman says hiring freezes and cost containment may not suffice.
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Fed cuts rates to spur economy amid weakness and war threat
The Federal Reserve reduced its key rate by 0.5 percentage points amid worries about a sluggish economy and war risk. Analysts split on whether the move will lift growth, with Wall Street reacting on renewed hopes and doubts as borrowing costs drop and mortgage rates may fall.
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