LAWRENCE – A new funding method for public schools is expected to dominate the debate in the Kansas Legislature this year, and Gov. Sam Brownback will outline his budget and policy priorities during his State of the State address.
High Plains Public Radio’s coverage begins this afternoon, January 12, at 5:30 central time.
This is the first week of the 2016 Kansas legislative session.
The speech will last approximately 30 minutes and will be followed by the Democratic Party response.
Kansas Public Radio’s News Director J. Schafer will anchor the radio broadcast, with analysis by KPR Statehouse reporter Stephen Koranda.
“Kansas faces some significant challenges in 2016, with falling revenues and social-service funding stretched thin. This will be Governor Brownback’s opportunity to lay out his vision for how he plans to deal with these challenges,” Schafer said.
