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Kansas daily news roundup

Official -- Repealing tax exemptions would help finance state services

By Scott Rothschild, The Lawrence Journal-World

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.
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Statehouse Live -- More higher education cuts expected, regents say

By Scott Rothschild, The Lawrence Journal-World

The Kansas Board of Regents on Wednesday retreated from its request for a funding increase, said it would not appeal a flat budget recommendation, but indicated it expected further and significant cuts.
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Kansas audit -- Teachers' hall of fame lost $251K in 3 years
By The Associated Press, Kansas City Star

An audit in Kansas shows that the National Teachers Hall of Fame lost nearly $251,000 from 2006 through 2008.   Read More
'Tough, hard' cuts on way for higher ed
By Scott Rothschild, The Lawrence Journal-World

Preparing for another round of budget cuts, the Kansas Board of Regents on Wednesday started to tamp down expectations.   Read More
Weekly wrap: Forecasting revenue is a lot like predicting the weather these days
By Stephen C. Fehr, Stateline.org Staff Writer

Indiana is mulling changes to how it estimates monthly revenues, while several states are considering mergers and consolidations of government agencies, universities, school districts and more to save money.   Read More
Governor Photo

 

Gov. Mark Parkinson (D)
Sworn in: April 2009
Term expires: January 2011

 

State capital: Topeka
State nickname: The Sunflower State
Lieutenant Governor Troy Findley (D)
Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh (R)
Attorney General Steve Six (D)
Senate President: Stephen Morris (R)
House Speaker: MIchael "Mike" O'Neal  (R)
 
   


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