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TexasTowelie

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Thu Nov 15, 2018, 03:35 AM Nov 2018

Kansas will have $900 million in extra revenue. Here's what Laura Kelly should do

“To the stars through difficulties” is the Kansas motto, but during Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration, it often seemed that the state faced nothing but difficulties.

Brownback’s deep tax cuts forced the state into tenuous times as it was unable to pay for even basic services, such as protecting vulnerable children or ensuring that every student receives a quality education.

Now, thanks to new leadership, Kansas can finally redirect its trajectory.

In 2019, the state has a precious opportunity to conquer the twin challenges of funding public schools to meet a state Supreme Court mandate and finally expanding Medicaid.

Read more here: https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article221586755.html

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Kansas will have $900 million in extra revenue. Here's what Laura Kelly should do (Original Post) TexasTowelie Nov 2018 OP
Its gonna be tough.. Maxheader Nov 2018 #1
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