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Another tax increase bites the dust in the House; Democrats call for end to session
May 28, 2013
The Kansas House on Tuesday rejected an $857 million tax increase, throwing the overtime session into further turmoil. By Scott Rothschild
Kansas Legislature returns to face tax, budget decisions
May 27, 2013
The current legislative session is tied into knots over taxes and spending because legislators are trying to unravel what a Republican majority led by Gov. Sam Brownback did last year. By Scott Rothschild
Local providers gear up for health care exchanges
May 26, 2013
Local health-care providers are grappling with how to get the word out about the expanded coverage provided by the Affordable Care Act, whose online health-care exchanges are set to begin open enrollment in a little more than four months. By Giles Bruce
Turnpike toll collectors to see changes in how many hours they work because of ACA, officials say
May 26, 2013
Toll collectors on the Kansas Turnpike are going to see some changes in how many hours they work because of the Affordable Care Act, officials said. By Scott Rothschild
Proposed cuts to corrections system could endanger Kansans, secretary says
May 24, 2013
The head of the state prison system said Friday that proposed budget cuts being considered by the Legislature could jeopardize the safety of Kansans. By Scott Rothschild
House rejects Senate-approved tax package; Legislature adjourns; new plan teed up
May 24, 2013
The Kansas House on Friday overwhelmingly rejected the Senate-approved tax plan and adjourned until Tuesday. By Scott Rothschild
Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax
May 23, 2013
The Kansas Senate, with only Republican support, on Thursday approved a tax plan that will increase taxes by $879 million over the next 5 years. By Scott Rothschild
Republican tax plans would increase state revenue, analyses say
May 22, 2013
Tax plans being considered by House and Senate Republican leaders would increase tax revenue coming to the state by $497 million to $821 million over a five-year period. By Scott Rothschild
House Republican leaders propose 1.5 percent cut to higher education for each of next two fiscal years
May 21, 2013
Budgets for the state’s public universities, including Kansas University, would be cut 1.5 percent for each of the next two fiscal years under a deal approved by Republican budget leaders on Tuesday. By Scott Rothschild
Moran seeking fall interns for D.C., Kansas offices
May 21, 2013
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., is seeking interns to work in his Washington, D.C., and Kansas offices in the fall, his office announced Tuesday.
KU makes sudden change in Statehouse presence
May 20, 2013
In the middle of a crucial fight in the Legislature over proposed budget cuts to higher education, Kansas University officials have changed their strategy in the Statehouse — and the lobbyist leading it. By Scott Rothschild
Legislative negotiations break down amid Republican in-fighting
May 17, 2013
Budget and tax negotiations broke down in the Legislature on Friday, prompting another round of Republican in-fighting before legislators went home, guaranteeing that the wrap-up session would extend into another week. By Scott Rothschild
Attempt to revive fire districts bill fails
May 17, 2013
A bill that would have allowed residents to have an election if they wanted to detach from a fire district appears to be dead for the 2013 legislative session. The measure was sought by Douglas County Commissioner Jim Flory, and an effort by state Rep. Tom Sloan, R-Lawrence, to revive it failed in the House on Friday. By Scott Rothschild
Senate approves bill banning use of tax dollars to advocate for gun control
May 17, 2013
The Kansas Senate on Friday approved a measure that prohibits the use of state tax dollars to advocate for gun control at the local, state or federal levels. By Scott Rothschild
Budget provision would block state funding for Common Core standards
May 16, 2013
The top Senate Republican budget negotiator on Thursday urged passage of a measure that would prohibit the expenditure of state funds to implement Common Core standards for reading and math and new science standards in public schools. By Scott Rothschild