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Correction: Education Standards-Analysis story

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:13:37 -0400

TOPEKA, Kansas - In a June 16 analysis of the debate in Kansas over public school standards, The Associated Press misidentified a State Board of Education member's hometown. Sally Cauble is from Liberal, not Independence.

Kan. Gov. Brownback signs 2-year budget

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:55:39 -0400

TOPEKA, Kansas - Republican Gov. Sam Brownback on Saturday showed his frustration with part of the state budget passed by the GOP-dominated Kansas Legislature by vetoing the entire Department of Corrections allotment for fiscal year 2015.

Gov. Brownback signs Kansas income tax cut bill

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:12:50 -0400

TOPEKA, Kansas - Proclaiming Kansas "open for business," Gov. Sam Brownback on Thursday signed into law a measure that makes additional income tax cuts over the next five years while generating new revenue through higher sales taxes and other adjustments.

Republican tax plan clears Kansas Legislature

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 03:11:15 -0400

TOPEKA, Kansas - Kansas legislators gave final approval early Sunday morning to a plan for raising new revenues to prevent future budget shortfalls even as the state further reduces income tax rates.