Here are today’s headlines from Kansas government:(Harris News Service) Bill would end in-state tuition for immigrants: A law professor who is also the state Republican Party chairman urged a House committee Thursday to repeal a law that lets some undocumented immigrant students pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. Kris Kobach, who teaches at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, also favored other parts of House Bill 2367 adding new identification requirements for people applying for services such as welfare and food stamps. The bill, introduced by Rep. Lance Kinzer, R-Olathe, would require applicants to show proof of legal U.S. residency to qualify for benefits. The effort comes despite state officials saying they’ve no record of illegal immigrants trying to get services.(LJW) Proposal would offer casinos for lower taxes: A key state legislator Thursday upped the ante on casino gambling by offering a bill to allow casinos and lower property taxes.(Topeka Capital-Journal) Casino odds improving: Observers of the Legislature’s battles over expanded gaming in Kansas have a feeling 20 years of status quo may be nearing an end.(KTKA) Funeral picketing restrictions considered: A Senate panel is considering a few different pieces of picketing legislation. The bills would limit protesters to either 150 or 300 feet from the entrance of a funeral home or cemetery.(Topeka Capital-Journal) One percent hike recommended to state employees:A special House committee on Thursday recommended giving the state’s approximately 42,000 employees a 1 percent base salary increase as part of a plan to offer short-term fixes to the state workers’ pay plan.(AP) State tax revenues growing: The state collected nearly $18 million more in revenues than expected in February, according to a report from the Legislature’s research staff.(Harris News Service) Reform sought for technical education Business leaders and educators urged lawmakers Thursday to pass legislation to improve the state’s “hodgepodge” system of technical education.(LJW) Hospital wants affiliation freeze: Kansas University Hospital on Thursday called for a halt to affiliation negotiations between the KU School of Medicine and Missouri-based St. Luke’s Hospital.(KC Star) Jail, research issues advance: Johnson County voters could be asked next year to decide two proposals to increase local sales taxes – one for law enforcement, the other to create a research triangle.