higher education

Brownback Wants Sales Tax Extended

Bryan Thompson — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:08:34 +0000

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback wants lawmakers to extend a temporary sales tax hike as a way to fund the state's universities.

The governor says cuts to higher education would be a momentum-killer at a time when he thinks a lot of positive things are happening in Kansas.

Brownback Continues Higher Ed Tour

Associated Press — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:05:25 +0000

Gov. Sam Brownback is continuing his statewide tour aimed at building support for protecting cuts to the Kansas higher education system.

Kansas Legislature At Odds With Brownback On Higher Ed Funding

Associated Press — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:19:01 +0000

Kansas legislative committees are taking separate paths to solve differences over the state's 2014 budget.

The House Appropriations Committee met Monday to review spending adjustments required by bills that have been signed into law. They're also getting an update on state revenue estimates.

The Senate, whose budget committee met last Thursday, plans to have a separate catch-all spending bill on its calendar when it returns.

Analysis: Kansas Higher Ed Budget Tied To Sales Tax

Associated Press — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:02:36 +0000

Kansas higher education officials are depending upon Gov. Brownback to convince lawmakers to preserve money for public universities and colleges.

Brownback toured university and community college campuses last week to highlight education's importance to the state economy.

The governor and other Republicans want Kansas to phase out individual income taxes over the next few years.

To replace that lost funding, Gov. Brownback wants to make a temporary sales tax that's set to expire in July permanent.

Brownback Wants Higher Education Funding Left Uncut

Carla Eckels — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:50:47 +0000

Gov. Sam Brownback met with leaders at Wichita State University Monday to solicit support for his funding proposal that would help maintain state dollars for higher education.

Brownback Visiting Kansas Universities With A Funding Push

Stephen Koranda — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:26:09 +0000

Gov. Sam Brownback will start a tour of the state's universities this week to pitch his funding proposal to lawmakers.

House Committee Votes To Reduce Higher Ed Funding

Stephen Koranda — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:27:39 +0000

A Kansas House committee has voted to eliminate around $30 million from the state's colleges and universities.

KU Med Requests Millions In State Funds

Associated Press — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:52:33 +0000

The University of Kansas is asking the state for millions of dollars to help construct a $75 million medical building at its Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan.

Top Morning News 11.16.12

Briana O’Higgins — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:22:01 +0000

Brownback says higher education in the state may see some additional funds for specific projects; The Kansas Supreme Court is expected to rule in Kline case; Finalists have been chosen for the court seat being vacated by Judge Christel Marquardt.

Brownback: Higher Ed May See Targeted Funds

Governor Sam Brownback says the Kansas higher education system might get additional funds next year for specific initiatives, but he's advising officials not to push for general budget increases.