University Daily Kansan, October 29, 1982
Page 11
Branson stresses social issues
By JULIE HEABERLIN Staff Reporter
Democrat, Jess Branson, one of two nurses in the Kansas Legislature, emphasized yesterday that she would serve on the board of social programs if re-elected Tuesday.
Branson is facing Republican Bob Shaule in the race for the 44th House.
Branson told students at a KU Law School forum that she would fight against further budget reductions at Board of Regents schools and that she would explore revenue sources to fill immediate budget needs.
To alleviate short-term revenue problems, Branson said, she is studying an accelerated payment plan for the state withholding tax and sales tax.
The withholding tax now is paid on a quarterly system and it produced $88.7 million in state revenue in the first quarter this year, Branson said.
A STRONG SUPPORTER of the severance税，Branson said even if the oil and gas tax legislation was approved next session, the state would face a temporary financial bind.
If the state acquires a zero treasury balance before the end of the fiscal year, Branson said, the governor will be forced to make more budget reductions. Kansas law forbids deficit spending in state government.
Bransson said if this happened she would favor across-the-board reductions in state budgets, except in social contexts in which lives could be threatened.
When questioned by students, Branson said she recognized that the Legislature might veto a severance tax even if Gov. John Carlin was re-elected.
Branson said she could support several alternative revenue sources, including the gasoline tax, the gasoline tax and 'sin' taxes on cigarettes and alcohol.
BUT BRANSON, who maintains that a severance tax in Kansas is long overdue, said that these alternatives were only "piecemeal" revenue sources that would not alleviate the long-term state fiscal crisis.
The Legislature has voted down Carlin's proposed severance tax for the past two years. Republican challenger Sam Hardage has voiced strong opposition to a severance tax, particularly Carlin's proposal, unless the tax pleases all parties involved, including the oil companies.
Carlin's severance tax proposal is projected to bring in $120 million annually for state highways, elementary and secondary education.
Branson also commented, for the first time, on her opponent's repeated errors.
SCHULTLE, WHO supports his family by working two jobs, has said he was running for office because most Kansas lawmakers were divorced from the financial problems facing their Kansas constituents.
"I haven't responded so far because I've tried to run a purely positive campaign," Branson said, "but I just jhoe he has not misled people.
"It does require time, and it does require money. To be an effective legislator, I think it has to be a full-time job."
Forum to focus on insurance issues
The case did not appear on the court docket until yesterday.
City, officer sued by man for brutality
Juan Carlos Patino, 25, 2401 w. 25th St., filed the lawsuit because he was a victim of assault and battery by battery during a robbery. Cobh during a Nov. 25, 1891 arrest
Michael Wilkinson, president of Agency Management System Inc., Atlanta, is the keynote speaker. Wilkinson will speak about the use of computers in the insurance industry. A panel discussion will follow Wilkinson.
president of data processing for Farmers Alliance Mutual Insurance Company, McPherson; David Burk, senior vice president of administration for Security Benefit Group, Topeka; L.M. Cornish, attorney for Law Offices: Glenn, Cornish, Schultes and Hanson, Chartered, Topeka; and Raymond Rather, fire and casualty supervisor for Kansas Insurance Department.
*Harold Krogh, professor of business and organizer of the forum, said it was intended to educate students and the general public about issues in insurance.*
A panel discussion will follow Wilkinson's speech.
A 25-year Lawrence man filed a $10,000 lawsuit in Douglas County District Court Tuesday against the Lawrence and a Lawrence police officer.
Cobb arrested Patino for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. He also was charged with allegedly committing battery on a police officer and criminally damaging a police car.
Panelists will be James Neely, president of the National Insurance Agency of Hays; Sid Johnson, vice
The charges against Patino were dismissed Dec. 11, 1981, because further investigation was needed
In the petition, which was filed by Patino, he said he suffered physical injuries to his body, facial disfiguration, medical expenses, humiliation, pain and emotional and mental suffering because of the incident.
The petition also said Patino was denied his constitutional rights because Cobb alleged use unreasonable force to make the arrest.
Lawrence police officials said yesterday that they had not had time to examine the petition and that they would not comment on it.
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