Kansas Lottery Costs, Education Tech, and Death Penalty Debate
The Kansas Lottery faced higher than expected initial costs and failed to reach its $75 million target, earning about $21 million and dipping into savings. The House debated extending the Lottery’s life and proceeded with a bill amid petitions against renewal. The week featured tax appeals reform, registration changes, and a major divide over the death penalty, which ultimately was not adopted, replaced by a 40-year hard time provision with no parole. The House vote finaled at 111 to 9.
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Kansas Legislature tackles teen driving and education bills
Legislation on teen driving raises the age for a restricted license from 14 to 16 amid safety and school focus arguments. Teen opponents cite farm needs and privileges at 14. Senate panels advance three education measures including at risk students, Parental involvement in classrooms, and private funding provisions. A financial bill would allow limited interstate banking, increasing ownership from 9 to 12 percent and expanding states involved. Contact details for the Statehouse are listed.
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Missouri
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Yost forms committee to test GOP bid in Kansas
State Senator Eric Yost of Wichita announces a feasibility committee to challenge Governor Mike Hayden in the August Republican primary. He assails Hayden for tax increases and higher spending, says he will file exploratory papers soon, and names John Hennessy as campaign treasurer.
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