Appropriations committee extends Wichita State MRO sunset, expands loan program for aircraft hangars
The committee approved extending Wichita State’s MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) program sunset to 2028 and accepted a request to expand a state treasurer‑administered revolving loan program (up to $50M available) for construction of hangars used for painting/drying aircraft, with personal guarantees required; supporters cited federal contracts and local supply‑chain benefits while critics warned about process and fiscal discipline.
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The House Appropriations Committee voted to extend a Wichita State maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) program through 2028 and to expand a revolving loan program to support aircraft hangar construction after extended debate over economic benefits and procedural concerns.
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