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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1989
Page
4
The Kansas legislature adjourned after a historic wrapup session sending prison expansion and water funding to Gov. Hayden. A $2.65 billion highway program plus an $577 million omnibus bill boosted general fund expenditures to $2.43 billion and next-year spending to $4.7 billion. The session raised treasury balances but may necessitate future tax considerations.
TOPEKA AP A summary of legislation sent to Gov. Hayden includes a $65.5 million prison program to ease overcrowding with a $51 million 640-bed maximum security prison and a $14.5 million 256-bed hospital for mentally retarded inmates, likely at El Dorado and Larned. Funding via $9.5 million general revenues, $35 million in 15-year bonds, and $25 million idle funds. Also a $2.65 billion highway plan funded by $890 million in bonds, tax increases, fuel tax hikes, and fee rises. Campaign finance limits tighten. omnibus appropriations total $577 million for education, property tax relief, and programs. Water plan funding creates new fees. health care stabilization fund reforms. state pay plan grants 3% COLA and longevity pay. repeal of alternative minimum tax.
Gov. Mike Hayden and Republican leaders hailed a historic Kansas 1989 session with a $2.65 billion highway program and a $65.5 million prison construction plan plus higher education funding. Democrats warn tax hikes and spending may cost him reelection in 1990, as lawmakers face potential budget cuts next year.
Portland couple Brian and Leesa Westby claimed the 3.64 million Lotto America prize. They will receive 145600 as the first of 20 annual payments after buying the ticket in Charleston during a visit to relatives on Oregon's south coast. Westbys plan to quit Brian's job, travel, and buy a new house with the winnings.
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