National group critical of Kansas funding of problem gambling addiction programs
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TOPEKA, Kansas — The head of the National Council on Problem Gambling is urging Kansas to increase its support for programs that help residents with gambling addictions, saying the state has an ethical and financial responsibility to do more. Keith Whyte said Thursday that not all of the money from a state fund established in 2007 is making it to addiction programs. He said only 10 percent of the funds earmarked for addiction programs were being spent on those who need help. Whyte's comments came as Gov. Sam Brownback's administration is answering questions about budget proposals that initially appeared to reduce funds from the programs administered by the Department for Aging and Disability Services. Those funds have since been replaced from other sources. http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/0b1171d7e9664a259b86965c1a55e02e/KS--XGR--Problem-Gambling |
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