Highway financing showdown over bonding versus pay as you go
Transportation Secretary Deb Miller and lawmakers clash over funding a statewide highway plan. House Republican Gary Hayzlett pushes a pay as you go bill that would siphon sales tax on vehicles to the highway fund, while Gov. Kathleen Sebelius seeks a 3 to 6 percent sales tax increase and a $465 million bond. Supporters cite debt limits and future funds, critics warn of long term deficits and project cuts.
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Kansas House weighs constitutional ban on gay marriage
Kansas lawmakers push a proposed constitutional amendment to ban gay marriages and bar recognition of same sex relationships. The Federal and State Affairs Committee endorsed the measure, aiming for voter approval in the November election, with supporters citing protection of existing law and traditional values.
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