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Kansas Lawmakers Hope To Avoid Another Long Session

Stephen Koranda
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Leaders in the Kansas Statehouse are hoping to avoid a repeat of last year’s session, which went into overtime by more than 20 days.

This week, legislators began reviewing Gov. Sam Brownback’s proposals to erase a budget shortfall. Republican Rep. Ron Ryckman says they’re trying to familiarize themselves with the issues before the session resumes.

“One of the reasons we’re here today, a week before we come back, is to get these options out there. Get our members talking amongst themselves and also with their constituents. When we do come back a week from now we’ll have a better understanding of the options and the situation that we’re faced with,” Ryckman says.

Lawmakers are looking at ways to address a budget deficit approaching $300 million over the next 18 months.

Stephen Koranda is the managing editor of the Kansas News Service, based at KCUR. He has nearly 20 years of experience in public media as a reporter and editor.