An $8.2 billion transportation bill sailed through the Kansas House Tuesday afternoon, giving the state its third 10-year highway program in a row, guaranteeing that Kansas will maintain its enviable reputation for first-class highways. The Senate already had passed the measure. Tuesday’s House victory sent it to Gov. Mark Parkinson.
With that critically important task completed, the 2010 Legislature wrapped up its session and members headed for home.
The 2010 Transportation bill isn’t as big as its sounds. Eight billion, 200 million over 10 years works out to be $820…
