Sen. Kevin Braun on Tuesday took a jackhammer to a proposed constitutional amendment that would protect highway funding from being swiped by the Legislature for other uses. The Kansas City Republican said he agreed it was irresponsible of the Legislature not to spend tax dollars as they were intended, but he took issue with having his hands tied in the event of unforeseen economic hardships. About 63% of the state’s revenue is directed toward public education, as …
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