In advance of Kansas University Chancellor’s testimony to the Kansas Legislature this morning, the university issued this statement:

“The cuts the governor has recommended already amount to $22 million, which is more than twice the annual budget for our entire School of Nursing.

“Just to meet next year’s expected reductions, we have laid off employees, not filled more than 100 positions, delayed technology investments, and generally cut back on operating costs wherever possible. Additional deep cuts beyond what is proposed in the governor’s budget would cause significant harm and impact students.”