House approves budget $246 million smaller than ’25

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House approves budget $246 million smaller than ’25

The Kansas House on Wednesday approved a nearly $10.6 billion state general fund budget for 2026 that is about $246 million less than the year before and includes the elimination of funding for about 1,000 vacant positions and a 1.5% cut in general operating expenses. The new spending plan developed by the House still includes money for pay raises to bring some state employees up to market pay as well making services for Kansans with  intellectu…