Legislature May Cringe At Financial Forecast
State officials warn of more gloomy financial news next week as lawmakers face a looming need for over 200 million dollars in new revenue for the next fiscal year. Optimists say renewed forecasts could spur bipartisan talks between Gov. Carlin and Republican leaders to stabilize finances. The estimating group will meet Thursday at the Capitol to update revenue projections for the new year.
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Senate panel trims state hospital outlay in $120 million plan
The Senate Ways and Means Committee approved a $120 million funding package for state hospitals youth centers and mental health facilities for fiscal 1984 but rejected a $900 000 local mental health add on party lines. Chair Sen. Paul Hess noted the debate signals future budget tensions as revenue projections worsen and lawmakers consider taxes to balance the books. Local centers like Topeka Beloit and Atchison along with Kansas Neurological Institute and several state hospitals are affected. Currency notes and Social Security details follow in unrelated text from Ottawa.
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Larned State Hospital
Osawatomie State Hospital
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Lobbyists Spread Lot Of Green Around Capitol
Lobbyists spent 165000 in January and February to influence Kansas lawmakers. Oil and gas groups led spending with 47400 as they oppose a severance tax. Banking, utilities and education groups followed, with totals and notable leaders including Donald P. Schnacke and the Kansas Bankers Association.
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