Hayden vetoes part of welfare rescissions in Kansas
Gov. Mike Hayden used a line item veto to strike the AFDC and Attendant Care for Independent Living restorations in a welfare bill. The veto leaves MediKan and General Assistance restored, with total state costs and matching funds outlined, while a potential override by Senate Republicans looms as leaders weigh the budget crisis.
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Kansas DOT cancels hearings on triple trailers issue
Kansas officials cancelled public hearings on allowing triple trailer trucks on highways as the matter moves through the Legislature. The action aims to avoid duplicating legislative inquiry while trucking interests push for approval and rail rivals oppose.
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Department of Transportation
Kansas
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Hayden Tax Proposal Faces GOP, Bipartisan Senate Challenge
Gov Mike Hayden faces sharp GOP opposition to his constitutional rollback of property taxes. A bipartisan Senate amendment drew a tough reception in the Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee. Ethics laws demand review to restore public confidence, say McCill Harder and Herd. Parents as Teachers gains education lobby support. A $7.29 million tax relief bill advances, with Fort Hays State set to finish Sheridan Colesium renovation.
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