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Budget director acknowledges cuts will be needed to avert $278 million deficit by Andy Marso, KHI News Service Topeka — State revenue forecasters said Monday that the state can expect hundreds of millions of budget dollars less than previously thought to fund schools, social programs and highway projects. The consensus revenue estimating group lowered the … Continue reading “State slashes revenue forecast”
Window on the West by Mary Rupert Low voter turnout in Wyandotte County played a role in the general election Tuesday, but not as big of a role that it would have made much difference in the election’s outcome for the major races, according to political observers. Tuesday’s big surprises to political observers were Gov. … Continue reading “Analysis: Tuesday’s election hinged on swing Republican voters”
Republican says health reform, Medicaid expansion are ‘legislative issues’ by Dave Ranney, KHI News Service Editor’s note: Incumbents won in most races on Election Day. One new face in state government was elected on Tuesday, Insurance Commissioner-elect Ken Selzer, a conservative Republican. Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger, a moderate Republican, did not seek re-election. Ken Selzer, … Continue reading “Kansas insurance commissioner office to switch from moderate to conservative executive”