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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 2005
Page
6
In Topeka state lawmakers debate the House budget plan totaling 11.3 billion dollars for the next fiscal year. The four hour session centered on higher education funding with Republicans seeking more money for schools to meet a Kansas Supreme Court mandate.
The Kansas House and Senate clash over higher education funding with the House proposing a $21 million rise, far below Gov. Sebelius's $43 million plan. Lawmakers weigh broader 4 percent state spending rise, K-12 boosts, and health care costs as debate moves to negotiators. Senate votes 18 14 against cutting Viagra funding under Medicaid. Barbara Allen discloses breast cancer treatment. HB 2482 referenced.
The Kansas Legislature discussion focused on whether the state fair should feature Kansas producers only. Advocates said limiting out-of-state lawsuits could boost Kansas grape and wine industries and agritourism, while opponents warned of potential litigation. Janna Dunbar noted last year's grape stamp drew media attention, stressing the fair should celebrate Kansas products. The committee took no action.
Democrats said the plan trims too much from domestic programs and fails to protect security schools veterans and other priorities. The Senate advanced a larger tax cut than Bush or the House and opened oil drilling in Alaska s Arctic Refuge while weighing a broader five year package costing over 80 billion beyond the financial plan.
Franklin County commissioners approved a grant to improve the radio system with near-term uptime goals and a fall completion, moved to pursue a codes court by amending a bill to include Franklin County, signed a land lease for debris stockpiling on K-68, and confirmed a lease purchase for two motor graders while addressing courthouse lightning protection and IT moves.
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