Topeka ? State universities would receive extra money, but not as much as some legislators want, under a proposed state budget receiving first-round House approval.

Also:

• The Senate rejected a proposal to dramatically cut spending on Viagra and similar drugs that treat impotence under the state’s Medicaid program.
• Sen. Barbara Allen, R-Overland Park, disclosed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatment in Boston.

Clock is ticking:

Thursday was the 67th calendar day of the session, out of 90 scheduled.