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House panel endorses Brownback’s higher ed budget, including funds for KU Med Center building
By Scott Rothschild
February 25, 2013
The House Appropriations Committee on Monday endorsed Gov. Sam Brownback’s higher education budget, but several committee members voiced disapproval about spending levels at public universities. By Scott Rothschild
KU Medical Center under the budget knife; committee removes $10 million for health education building
By Scott Rothschild
February 18, 2013
A Senate committee Monday cut $10 million that was proposed in the Kansas University budget to help start construction of a new $75 million health education building at the KU Medical Center. By Scott Rothschild
Legislators face dilemma: tax increases or budget cuts
By Scott Rothschild
February 18, 2013
Because of income tax cuts they approved last year, the state treasury is projected to lose hundreds of millions of dollars in a relatively short period of time. So this year, Gov. Sam Brownback is proposing “pay fors” to balance the state budget. But these “pay fors” are proving unpopular among Brownback’s Republican colleagues because they are tax increases. By Scott Rothschild
Brownback stands by $10 million commitment to KU Medical Center
By Scott Rothschild
February 14, 2013
Gov. Sam Brownback on Thursday defended his proposal to commit the state to jump-starting construction of a health education building at Kansas University Medical Center, and indicated he wasn’t worried that a Senate subcommittee had cut the funding. By Scott Rothschild.
Statehouse Live: Budget subcommittee cuts KU Med Center proposal, recommends audit of KU
By Scott Rothschild
04:49 p.m., February 12, 2013 Updated 06:51 p.m.
A Senate budget subcommittee on Tuesday recommended a $10 million cut in Kansas University’s proposed budget. By Scott Rothschild.
Statehouse Live: KU chancellor questioned by legislators about tuition increases, research
By Scott Rothschild
February 7, 2013
Legislators on Thursday expressed concerns to Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little over tuition increases, falling enrollment and the ability of KU to make money off of research. By Scott Rothschild
Democrats decry Brownback tax plan; Republican leader says it may get altered
By Scott Rothschild
February 1, 2013
Kansas Democratic leaders on Friday warned that Gov. Sam Brownback’s proposed second round of major income tax cuts would put state finances in a crisis situation for years to come. But Republicans downplayed the deficit projection, although they also indicated Brownback’s proposal would be altered. By Scott Rothschild.
Budget is inadequate, disability advocates say
By Scott Rothschild
January 28, 2013
Currently, about 5,000 people with developmental disabilities are on a waiting list for services that can be received at home or in the community. By Scott Rothschild.
Regents applaud Brownback’s flat budget for higher education
By Scott Rothschild
January 17, 2013
Gov. Sam Brownback’s flat-funding budget proposal for higher education is a far cry from what the Kansas Board of Regents wanted. By Scott Rothschild.
Brownback plans to transfer highway funds to schools, merge Kansas Turnpike Authority raise questions
By Scott Rothschild
January 17, 2013
Members of the Senate Transportation Committee on Thursday voiced concerns over Gov. Sam Brownback’s proposals to pay for education with highway funds and merge the Kansas Turnpike Authority with the state transportation agency. By Scott Rothschid.
Brownback’s budget proposal provides a portion of funding for new medical education building at KU Med
By Scott Rothschild
January 16, 2013
Kansas University received some of what it wanted under Gov. Sam Brownback’s budget plan that was unveiled Wednesday. By Scott Rothschild
Statehouse Live: Brownback’s budget calls for no increase next year in school funding; abolishing mortgage interest tax deduction
By Scott Rothschild
January 16, 2013
Gov. Sam Brownback’s budget proposal was released today, and a first glance shows no increase in base state aid per pupil for public school students in the next fiscal year, which starts July 1. By Scott Rothschild
Mental health advocates applaud Brownback initiative, want more details
By Scott Rothschild
January 11, 2013
Mental health advocates on Friday welcomed Gov. Sam Brownback’s attention to mental health needs, but said his proposal to shift $10 million in funds must ensure that other services aren’t left wanting. By Scott Rothschild.
Officials say they hope Legislature does little harm to local government
By Scott Rothschild
January 9, 2013
Representatives of local governing bodies Wednesday urged Douglas County legislators to try to keep the Kansas Legislature from hurting them. “We are doing the best we can to prepare for the worst,” said Douglas County Commissioner Nancy Thellman. “Our hope is that the worst won’t come.” By Scott Rothschild.
2013 Preview: Conservative charge looming in next session of Kansas Legislature
By Scott Rothschild
December 29, 2012
When the 2013 Kansas Legislature begins work Jan. 14, buckle your seatbelts. Gov. Sam Brownback will be leading the charge, guiding a House and Senate chamber that he campaigned to make in his image. By Scott Rothschild.

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