(KAIR)--Now that Kansas lawmakers have passed a state budget, sent to the desk of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, State Representative Dr. Allen Reavis says, "like most budgets, there are parts [he] likes and parts [he is[ not pleased with."

The 63rd District Representative made the comments in his latest newsletter sent to constituents, with the Republican from Atchison saying that, ultimately, he believes, "this was a well-rounded budget that helped our State stay on track."

The budget was passed by the Kansas House March 26 on a vote of 67-53 after the Senate earlier passed it on a vote of 23-16. Both chambers are Republican-controlled, but neither majority is veto proof.

According to Reavis, the total budget encompasses $27.8 billion for fiscal year 2026, with the State General Fund spending cut by over $213 million compared to the previously approved budget. It fully funds schools and the state's education system, according to Reavis, while retaining close to $2 billion in the state's "rainy day" fund, held in preparation for future economic downturns.

The budget also includes more than $50 million for Medicaid providers, with KSNT reporting that lawmakers say that will help keep rural hospitals open and staffed.