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Cindy provides occasional "Issue Updates" to provide constituents with more detailed information on important topics or of significant issues before the legislature. These updates examine a variety of topics of interest to Kansans.
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No Movement on 2011 Budget
March 3, 2010 Update
I’m still waiting to see some major movement on the FY 2011 budget in Appropriations, which hasn’t yet happened. Some legislators continue to insist that Kansas has a spending problem, not a revenue problem. However, those legislators have yet to identify what programs stand to endure further cuts. After five rounds of cuts and a sixth round on the horizon, I have a hard time accepting that assertion.
State Agency Briefings Continue
January 30, 2010 Update
The House Appropriations Committee continued to hear briefings from state agencies this week regarding individual agency budgets. Unfortunately, the committee has yet to work a budget bill. Read the full Neighborhood News Update...
2011 Budget Update - State Agency Briefings
January 25, 2010 Update
The House Appropriations Committee continued to hear briefings from state agencies last week regarding individual agency budgets. School funding continues to be a key issue, and we have significant shortfall problems with disaster relief programs as well as the Unemployment Trust Fund. Read the full Neighborhood News Update...
FY2011 Budget Debate Begins
January 18, 2010 Update
Kansas is is suffering a financial crisis. State revenues have declined four straight years; and there have been five rounds of state budget cuts in the last 18 months, equaling a total spending cut of $1 billion. We are predicting yet another $400 million shortfall in fiscal year 2010. A review and trimming of state government services and programs is necessary. Read the full Neighborhood News Update...