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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has started a statewide listening tour to gather public input for the state budget.

The governor expressed concern that the Legislature's budget process could eliminate the state's surplus by 2029.

Salina residents voiced concerns about funding for the arts, education and public defender services.

The People's Budget tour will make seven additional stops across Kansas.

SALINA — It's not just her budget, Gov. Laura Kelly told about 100 people Oct. 9 in Salina.

"It's also your budget," said Kelly, who was launching a statewide listening tour at Salina South High School, where she was joined on stage by Adam Proffitt, state administration secretary and budget director.

As part of the People's Budget tour, Kelly and Proffitt explained to atten

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