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Monday, April 10, 1995
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Gambling could help KU
Slot machine bill may finance repairs
By Ian Ritter and Virginia Marghelm
Kansan staff writers
Every time a quarter is dropped into a slot machine, it could contribute to fixing an old classroom at the University of Kansas.
If a bill is passed by the Kansas Legislature, slot machines would be allowed at any Kansas race track, and money would go directly to the University of Kansas. The bill will be debated in the House April 26,27 or 28.
Warren Corman, director of facilities for the Board of Regents, said that the state would receive 20 percent of the gross revenue from the slot machines, and 70 percent of that would go to Regents institutions.
"It's legal, and it's money we'd be glad to have," he said.
Corman said that the money would go toward aging campuses and crumbling classrooms. He said that the Regents had identified a need for $288 million in repairs
"All we're asking for is a chance to compete with Missouri. All we're asking is that Kansans do it in Kansas."
Tim Keithley Woodlands representative
during the past five years.
Tim Keithley, a representative from the Woodlands race track in Kansas City, Kan., said that if the bill were passed it would be helpful for both KU and the Woodlands.
"It's a vital issue for the University of Kansas," he said.
Keithley said that the Woodlands needed slot machines to survive economically. He said that ever
since riverboat gambling had been allowed in Missouri, Kansas gamblers had stopped going to the Woodlands, and the income at the racetrack had decreased by 50 percent.
"All we're asking for is a chance to compete with Missouri," Keithley said. "All we're asking is that Kansans do it in Kansas."
State Rep. Tom Sloan, D-Lawrence, said that he personally had no problem with slot machines, as long as Kansas voters didn't.
"Nine years ago, when the people of Kansas voted on the constitutional amendment to permit parimutuel wagering and lottery, they were told this did not include casinos or casino-type games."
Sloan said that Kansas voters should be allowed to vote on the slot machine issue in the next statewide election.
State Rep. Troy Findley, D-Lawrence, said that he supported the bill because campus buildings were badly in need of repair.
"I think it's a very innovative way to fund this," he said.
State budget nearly finished
Findley said that he didn't think the bill would pass but said that support for it had been growing.
The Associated Press
TOPEKA — Legislators finished work late Friday night on most of the $7.7 billion state budget, after a House member's sudden illness almost prevented action on a proposed budget for state universities.
The holdup almost came on a compromise version of a bill that would appropriate $1.19 billion to the state Board of Regents and its six universities. Democrats objected because the bill did not include $4.1 million in state tax dollars to make up for lost tuition revenues.
The Senate adopted the proposal,
22-18. The Houseadopted it 64-60.
However, House adoption did not come until after Democrats asked for a call of the House, meaning the roll was held open so that a missing member could be found.
"I think tuition's already too high in this state." Sawyer said.
The Legislature did approve a compromise proposal for the budget of the state Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, one that appropriates $1.55 billion to SRS and its seven hospitals.
House Minority Leader Tom Sawyer, D-Wichita, said passing the bill would force universities to increase tuition.
The Senate adopted it, 24-16, after the House had adopted it, 67-58.
The missing member was Rep. Nancy Kirk, D-Topeka, who suffered a severe allergic reaction to food, colleagues said. She was rushed by ambulance to a local hospital. Democrats, however, insisted on keeping their call on for about 10 minutes.
and Regents bills were drafted by joint conference committees of three House members and three senators. Conference committees drafted compromises on 15 of 16 bills.
The remaining bill contained Gov. Bill Graves' proposal for a 3.5 percent pay increase for state government workers. Legislators are likely to take it up after they convene for a wrapup session on April 26.
The 15 bills sent to Graves contained a little more than $7.7 billion for fiscal year 1996. That is an increase of $269 million, or 3.6 percent.
the final versions of both the SRS
Of that, $3.43 billion would come from the state general fund, where the state deposits most of its sales, income and excise tax revenues. That is an increase of $89.6 million, or 2.7 percent.
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Take Notes:
Applications will be made available at the following 3 locations :
1) SUA Box Office starting April 13
2) Informational Meetings
Tuesday, April 11 at 7:30 in the Daisy Hill Room, Burge Union
Wednesday, April 12 at 3:30 in Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union
Wednesday, April 12 at 7:30 in Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union
3) Committee Meetings-listed below
Student Union Activities is looking for Committee Members for the 1995-1996 school year
Committee Meetings
Live Music-Monday, April 17 at 5:00 in the Jayhawk Room, Kansas Union
Fine Arts-Monday, April 17 at 5:30 in the Oread Room, Kansas Union
Forums-Tuesday, April 18 at 5:30 in the English Room, Kansas Union
Feature Films-Tuesday, April 18 at 5:30 in the Parlors AB&C, Kansas Union
Special Events-Tuesday, April 18 at 6:00 in the Centennial Room, Kansas Union
Recreation & Travel-Wednesday, April 19 at 6:00 in the Oread Room, Kansas Union
Spectrum Films-Wednesday, April 19 at 5:30 in Parlors AB&C, Kansas Union
Promotions-TBA call the SUA office
All applications must be turned in at one of the committee meetings listed above to be a member of that specific committee. If you wish to become a member of more than one committee you must go to each meeting and fill out a separate application..
For more information call 864-3477