Kansas government

Legislative education committee lobs pre-emptive strike against more budget cuts
November 20, 2009
A state committee on Friday sought to put the brakes on further cuts to education.
Statehouse Live: Committee seeks to stop education cuts
10:36 a.m., November 20, 2009 Updated 10:36 a.m.
Issue of seeking federal waiver is discussed.
Tax on cosmetic procedures could help fund health reform
November 20, 2009
They call it the “Botax.” The White House and Senate Democrats have turned to a proposal to tax breast implants, tummy tucks, wrinkle-smoothing injections and other procedures as they search for ways to pay for costly health care overhaul plans.
Kansas Board of Regents OKs contract to implement $25.6 million in conservation projects
Regents OK plan to implement $25.6M in conservation projects
November 19, 2009
The action allows the issuance of bonds that will be secured through an estimated $2.2 million worth of utility savings per year, officials said.
Review finds K-State’s payments were not improper
01:31 p.m., November 19, 2009 Updated 04:10 p.m.
Kansas State University’s new president says none of the $845,000 in questionable payments identified in a state audit were improper.
Statehouse Live: Diverse opinions expected in school finance discussion; Life Sciences building named after Hemenway
10:30 a.m., November 19, 2009 Updated 02:40 p.m.
Appropriations panel sets up funding review; Regents approve naming KU Med Center research facility
Official: Repealing tax exemptions would help finance state services
Exemptions since ’95 have taken $10.9B from state treasury, leader says
November 19, 2009
A top official in Gov. Mark Parkinson’s administration on Wednesday said Kansas needs to repeal some tax exemptions to provide the revenue needed to fund crucial state services.
‘Tough, hard’ cuts on way for higher ed
November 19, 2009
Preparing for another round of budget cuts, the Kansas Board of Regents on Wednesday started to tamp down expectations.
Statehouse Live: More higher education cuts expected, regents say
02:56 p.m., November 18, 2009 Updated 02:56 p.m.
Parkinson expected to make budget cuts next week.
Regents to discuss state higher education funding in Kansas at Wednesday meeting
November 18, 2009
The board that oversees Kansas’ higher education system is considering its funding problems.
Health care reform would bring benefits to Kansas, study finds
November 17, 2009
Health insurance reforms being debated in Congress would save the state up to $50 million per year and dramatically reduce the number of uninsured Kansans, according to a study released Tuesday by the Kansas Health Policy Authority.
Statehouse Live: Parkinson says budget cuts due next week; Federal health reform will save state money, study says
Parkinson acknowledges next round will be painful
09:23 a.m., November 17, 2009 Updated 04:37 p.m.
Businessman seeks to campaign against Brownback; Governor will release budget-balancing plan; State health agency says feds would pick up much of the new costs.
Kansas launches energy efficiency program for home owners and small businesses
08:17 a.m., November 17, 2009 Updated 02:09 p.m.
Kansas launched a new energy efficiency program Tuesday to make low-interest loans available to several thousand home owners and small businesses for upgrading insulation, installing new furnaces and sealing air-leaking doors and windows.
Biotech lab plan passes another hurdle
Financial analyst raises concerns about projections
November 17, 2009
A $2.9 million proposal for the city and county to purchase a west Lawrence laboratory building won a key recommendation Monday, but not before concerns were raised by a city-appointed financial analyst.
Statehouse Live: Various tax proposals discussed for highway plan; Jenkins gets statement from lobbyists; KU seeking bonds for energy efficiency projects
10:36 a.m., November 16, 2009 Updated 02:19 p.m.
Highway advocates pushing for transportation dollars; New York Times reports U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins used lobbyist statement; Regents will consider proposal aimed at utility savings.

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