Monday, December 11, 2006

As reported by the Lawrence Journal-World: "They've tried slots for tots and
busted. "But a key state senator said Friday that expansion of casino
gambling to pay for a backlog of repairs at regents universities might hit
the jackpot. ".The six public universities have said they need $727 million
to repair and maintain their facilities, including $285 million at Kansas
University and KU Medical Center. "Last year, the Kansas Board of Regents
proposed a tax increase to address the problem, but that went nowhere in the
Legislature. ".Expansion of casino gambling is a perennial issue before the
Legislature but has so far failed to advance, including proposals tied to
raising funds for public schools and reducing property taxes."