Government Relations
KU Legislative Update
The 2010 Kansas Legislature begins in January, and state policymakers will be discussing many key issues pertaining to the University of Kansas.
December 17, 2009
KU savings, efficiencies outlined in reportChancellor Gray-Little recently reported on steps KU has taken to streamline operations and practices to ensure the university is operating in a cost-effective manner. She cited savings from a legislated change in purchasing rules that have already totaled $1.76 million, as well as another $1 million in annual savings through consolidation of library purchases.
November 30, 2009
Regents demonstrate higher education's importance to business growthKansas Board of Regents Vice Chairman Gary Sherrer and Regents President and CEO Reggie Robinson spoke with business leaders in Lawrence about the direct connection between an educated workforce and economic growth. They discussed how 22 of the 30 fastest growing occupations in the United States require some sort of post-secondary education, and how budget cuts at universities will have consequences for the economy. Their presentation is available at kansasregents.org.
November 23, 2009
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the State of Kansas Budget As the State of Kansas continues to feel the effects of the national economic downturn, many are wondering how the state budget crisis has affected KU - and what to expect going forward. These FAQs provide answers to a variety of questions about the state budget and KU.
July 28, 2009
Interim Chancellor Atkinson: Students, economy affected by cutsThe more than $36 million in cuts and unfunded mandates that the University of Kansas has had to make during the state budget crisis will affect students and the Kansas economy, Interim Chancellor Barbara Atkinson told legislators today. She testified to the Legislative Educational Planning Committee during the panel's hearing on the effects state budget cuts are having on K-12 and higher education.
April 8, 2009
KU proposes Jayhawk Generations ScholarshipThe Jayhawk Generations Scholarship would provide partial tuition waivers to students who meet certain academic requirements and who have a parent, grandparent or guardian who graduated from KU. It is made possible thanks to House Bill 2007, which was recently signed into law.
March 27, 2009
Legislators reach agreement on higher ed cutsHigher education would see a budget cut, but would be spared double-digit cuts as part of a budget agreement reached by legislative negotiators this week.
March 13, 2009
Legislature passes key elements of KU agendaThe Kansas Legislature was working overtime this week and with great enthusiasm advanced major components of KU's legislative agenda. While Jayhawks won't know how budget dollars will be allocated until much later in the session, they can rest assured Kansas legislators are interested in helping support KU's mission.
March 6, 2009
Legislators favorable to KU agenda as FY 2010 budget remains unclearMarch Madness has hit the Kansas Legislature, as policymakers are entering the second half of the 2009 session amidst continued budget shortfalls, repeated debate about energy policy and news of a VIP Jayhawk: Governor Sebelius being asked to join the Obama administration.
February 20, 2009
KU initiatives moving as session hits half-way pointThe Kansas Legislature marked a major milestone this week. Turn-around is the unofficial half-way mark in the session where policy bills must have passed out of their house of origin. Budget bills and tax measures are largely exempt from these deadlines, but the bulk of other legislation must have cleared at least one chamber of the Legislature to be "viable" for consideration in this session.
February 6, 2009
KU agenda moves forward as budget negotiations continueWhile the budget continues to dominate discussions in Topeka, two pieces of the KU agenda, one a bill that would allow for innovative student recruitment plans and the other a measure that would reduce construction costs, had hearings in the Legislature.
February 3, 2009
KU officials support bill that aims to recruit out-of-state students to Kansas schoolsAs Kansas faces a decline in the number of high school graduates, University of Kansas officials today testified in favor of a bill designed to recruit more students to Kansas universities, such as those who already have ties to the state.
January 23, 2009
KU agenda moving in LegislatureKU's legislative agenda saw considerable activity in the second week of the legislative session, with the Kansas Senate passing Senate Bill 8 as its first legislative action.
January 16, 2009
Budget to dominate 2009 sessionThe 2009 Kansas Legislative session is now underway. So far, the dominant story has been declining state resources and the need to continue with additional budget reductions.
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