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KU Legislative Update

The 2008 Kansas Legislature began January 14, and state policymakers are discussing many key issues pertaining to the University of Kansas. Check here for updates on issues and proposals that affect KU.

June 23, 2008
Governor, legislators and KU celebrate expansion of pharmacy school
Kansas has a need for more pharmacists, and today Governor Kathleen Sebelius was joined at the KU School of Medicine-Wichita by pharmacists, legislators and KU students and teachers as she ceremonially signed the bill making an expansion of the KU School of Pharmacy possible.
May 12, 2008
KU priorities approved during 2008 Legislature
The 2008 Kansas Legislature has wrapped up its business for the year and many KU priorities, including expansion of the KU School of Pharmacy, were approved by legislators.
May 2, 2008
Jayhawk champions visit State Capitol
Governor Sebelius and state legislators honored three victorious KU teams, with the Rock Chalk Chant echoing through the State Capitol as fans took photos and got autographs from the team members.
April 25, 2008
KU pharmacy expansion key topic in legislative wrap-up session
The proposed expansion of the KU School of Pharmacy, which is needed to address the critical shortage of pharmacists in our state, earned strong support from Governor Sebelius and legislators during the regular legislative session.
February 29, 2008
Legislature reaches half-time of the session
The Kansas Legislature has officially reached "half-time" of the 2008 session, with countless hours spent reviewing and debating hundreds of individuals bills and amendments. By and large, the session has been consumed with the debate over energy needs and specifically the proposed coal-fired power plants near Holcomb.
February 15, 2008
KU’s agenda moving through Statehouse
KU’s legislative agenda is rapidly winding its way through the Statehouse as the fifth week of the session draws to a close.
January 17, 2008
Governor proposes enhanced support for KU
The opening days of the Kansas Legislature brought great news. In her State of the State address, Governor Kathleen Sebelius proposed important funding for KU projects and higher education.