Enemies of ethics reform in Kansas Senate face blunt critique
Legislators confront ethics reform as Senate passes a flawed bill. Republicans ban PACs only for after 1996, create seven PACs to circumvent limits, and oppose stricter rules on insurance and lobbying. A concurrent resolution seeks a public vote on casino gaming, but broader reform seems unlikely this year.
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Endgame in 1996 Legislature Focuses on School Finance Ethics
As the 1996 legislative session winds down two weeks remain to process bills from the other house, then conference committees and a veto session. Fights over school finance include the 35 mill property tax, local option budgets, and possible LOB extensions. Ethics bills advance, with House and Senate shaping campaign finance limits and gifts rules, while casino gaming at race tracks faces uncertain fate.
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Governor's budget threatens school funding and tax burden
The governor's budget cuts 13 million in general funds from school finance, shifting costs to property taxes while offering no base budget increase. The Senate committee advances the cuts as House members fail to boost per pupil funding. If restored, districts avoid higher local property taxes under the 1992 law. House rejects three executive reorganizations and adopts Gulf War veteran health resolutions urging a state registry and public awareness funding.
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