Cities and counties assess suit over state aid cuts
Kansas cities and counties consider suing the state over 2.8 percent cuts in total tax funded aid. Graves cut 48 million from a 100 million budgeted state aid pool, prompting hiring freezes in Douglas County and warnings of layoffs. County officials warn social programs may suffer. schools and cities mull litigation to compel funding.
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KU prepared for cuts despite 3.9 percent budget hit
Chancellor Robert Hemenway said KU can weather Gov Graves 3.9 percent state cut, with totals reaching 11.41 million in reductions this year across the Lawrence campus and KU Medical Center. Deans cut expenses, layoffs totaled 44 workers, 115 vacancies. some programs, classes and museum sections faced downsizing. Kansas board of regents and other universities report similar savings measures.
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Welfare budget cuts loom over Kansas social services
Kansas welfare officials consider a 26.6 million dollar reduction touching SRS offices in up to 70 counties. Plans target services for the disabled, healthcare payments, and premiums for low income children's programs. Leaders warn reduced funding could force renegotiations or closures of programs serving about 3,000 families annually.
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