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UG wants to protect its funding from state, legislators are told

In a meeting with state legislators from Wyandotte County tonight, Unified Government lobbyist Mike Taylor said the UG’s top legislative priority will be protecting the revenues it receives from the state government. “The Kansas Legislature should not continue solving its budget shortfalls by taking revenues belonging to or legally obligated to city and county governments,” … Continue reading “UG wants to protect its funding from state, legislators are told”

DCF to delay computer upgrade as part of budget cuts

KDADS postpones opening of new facility at Larned State Hospital by Dave Ranney, KHI News Service Topeka — A spokesperson for the Kansas Department for Children and Families says the agency plans to heed Gov. Sam Brownback’s call for cutting $3.9 million from its fiscal year 2015 budget by delaying a planned upgrade of its … Continue reading “DCF to delay computer upgrade as part of budget cuts”

ACA plays a role in Brownback budget fix

$55 million from KDHE drug rebates affected by Obamacare by Andy Marso, KHI News Service Topeka — When Gov. Sam Brownback announced this week a list of stopgap measures to close a $280 million budget hole, one of the biggest chunks was $55 million from a “Kansas Department of Health and Environment Fee Fund Sweep” … Continue reading “ACA plays a role in Brownback budget fix”