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Kansas Bill Fast Tracked

TOPEKA, Kansas – As reported by the Wichita Eagle: "A bill authorizing destination casinos in Kansas City and Pittsburg and slot machines at Wichita Greyhound Park could be headed for an early vote.

"Senate leaders said Wednesday that they hope to determine soon whether money from gambling will be available to help fund schools in future years.

"The bill will not include a casino for the Wichita area.

"A school cost study released Monday estimated that lawmakers would have to spend $460 million more a year on public schools to meet a state Supreme Court order.

"…A bill currently being crafted likely will be introduced in the Senate Federal and State Affairs committee within two weeks, Chairman Pete Brungardt of Salina said. Morris hopes to bring it to a full Senate vote next month…"

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