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WEBRegents seeking $273 million in budget enhancements; Budget director urges agencies... Brad Cooper - September 18, 2024 0. The Kansas Board of Regents on Wednesday agreed to seek $273 million in budget enhancements for fiscal year 2026, including a $51 million down... Elections/Voting.
Kansas - Sunflower State Journal
WEBSep 16, 2024 — Regents seeking $273 million in budget enhancements; Budget director urges agencies to limit spending. Brad Cooper - September 18, 2024 0. The Kansas Board of Regents on Wednesday agreed to seek $273 million in budget enhancements for fiscal year 2026, including a $51 million down...
Kassebaum, Praeger, former judge back Harris for president
WEB22 hours ago — Kassebaum and Praeger - both Republicans - were joined in their support of Harris by former federal Judge Deanell Reece Tacha, who taught at the University of Kansas Law School from 1974 to 1985. The endorsement was reported late Thursday afternoon by Fox News. "This election presents a stark choice that …
Democrats still fighting to intervene in convention of states case
WEB2 days ago — 9. House and Senate Democrats are continuing to battle to intervene in a legal challenge to part of the state constitution that has kept the Legislature from asking Congress to call for a convention of states. Last month, a federal magistrate judge denied a request from the Democrats, who questioned whether …
Ethics commission lodges complaint against state Senate candidate
WEB2 days ago — The state ethics commission on Wednesday decided to move forward with an ethics complaint against Democratic state Senate candidate Patrick Schmidt. The commission found probable cause to lodge a complaint against Schmidt, who is fresh from his primary victory over the top Democrat in the …
Governor - Sunflower State Journal
WEBGovernor names new press secretary. Brad Cooper - June 10, 2024 0. Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday named Grace Hoge as her new press secretary. Hoge, who is now working as the communications coordinator, held various finance...
Sunday Reader: Brown faces challenger for GOP chair; Schwab …
WEB5 days ago — Good morning everyone: Kind of a tepid news week, even as we're sure candidates are vigorously campaigning for state House and Senate races. Last week was special because it was the annual neighborhood — if you can really call it that — Smokin' Waldo barbecue fest.
Legislature - Sunflower State Journal
WEBAug 5, 2024 — Legislative panel approves interim committees, including one for medical marijuana. Brad Cooper - July 9, 2024 0. A panel of leading lawmakers on Monday approved seven special committees that will meet for 12 days before next year, including committees that will... Legislature.
UPDATED: Judge promises swift ruling on whether to delay new …
WEBAug 23, 2024 — (Updated to correct that KanCare open enrollment starts Nov. 1) A Shawnee County judge on Friday promised to rule "very quickly" on whether to stop the state from moving ahead with the new Medicaid program until a judicial review is completed of how the contracts were awarded.
Lawmakers take aim at budget provisos - Sunflower State Journal
WEBAug 22, 2024 — 387. Lawmakers are vowing to get tough with last-minute budget amendments - known as provisos - that are added as the state spending plan nears final passage. Republican leaders say lobbyists are gaming the system by adding budget provisos when a House-Senate conference committee meets that are never vetted by a full budget committee in either ...
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