A national advocacy organization says Kansas is one of only a handful of states that cut funding for higher education this year. As KPR's Stephen Koranda reports, the recently passed two-year Kansas budget includes nearly $50 million in higher ed cuts, while the majority of states actually increased or maintained higher ed spending.
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A national group that advocates for colleges and universities says Kansas is one of only a small number of states that cut education funding this year. The two-year Kansas budget passed by the Legislature included nearly $50 million in cuts for higher education. As KPR's Stephen Koranda reports, most states increased or maintained funding for state colleges and universities.