Hayden Defends Highway Plan In Kansas Tour Stop
Gov. Mike Hayden defended his 9 year highway financing plan amid protests in Winfield and Arkansas City as he spoke with about 100 to 150 attendees. He cited rising wear on roads from heavier vehicles and urged support from southeast Kansas lawmakers while outlining a $1.71 billion construction, $5.58 billion operations plan with tax hikes and bonds.
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Democrats propose plan to fund roads without tax hike
Eight northeastern Kansas legislators unveiled an alternative to Governor Hayden's highway plan. They urge using windfall funds to maintain highways while boosting education funding without new taxes, allocating money to KDOT Regents institutions and local school districts, and adding Washburn University to the regents system. The plan would index fuel and registration taxes and issue bonds to cover costs.
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