House Panel Advances Budget Proposal

A Kansas House panel has finished writing a

proposed $14 billion state budget for the fiscal year that starts

in July.

The House Appropriations Committee made its final changes to the

plan Tuesday. The measure also contains supplemental funding sought

by Gov. Sam Brownback for the current budget year, including $24.6

million for public schools.

Committee chairman Marc Rhoades said the House will probably

debate the bill next week, although the chamber could take it up

later this week.

The Senate expects to begin debating its version of the budget

starting Wednesday.