Kansas lawmakers offer thoughts on finalized 2022 budget Featured KVOE News File Photo
With the 2021 Kansas Legislative Session coming to a close later this week, Kansas budget is now set for the coming fiscal year.
The state s all funds budget includes federal dollars coming into the state comes out to $21 billion with a state general fund based solely on state taxes and fees of $7.4 billion. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed the budget on Friday.
Monday morning, local lawmakers took time to speak with KVOE News and offer their thoughts on the finalized budget.
51st District Representative Ron Highland of Wamego is not a fan saying he feels there was a severe lack of restraint in spending.
Local state legislators meet in Wamego to speak to the public
Residents from around the area gathered to hear the latest from their local legislators in Wamego.
Local state legislators met in Wamego to speak with the public on current bills and issues in the legislature.
Those participating included 17th District State Senator Jeff Longbine, of Emporia; 51st District Representative Ron Highland, of Wamego; 61st District Representative Francis Awerkamp, of St. Marys and 18th District Senator Kristen O’Shea, of Topeka. The legislative coffee took place at Iron Clad Coworking Wednesday afternoon.
One of the issues addressed was retaining and attracting businesses to Kansas. Senator O’Shea, who is part of the Commerce Committee, says the market is currently competitive with the surrounding states, so they are looking at what other states are doing that is innovative.