K‑State Extension asks Riley County for 3% bump in appropriation

Jun 1, 2026

K‑State Extension presented a request for a 3% county appropriation increase, citing salary and benefits support figures and a total of $282,115 in K‑State contributions; commissioners were reminded of a 10‑day decision timeline.

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Daniel Skuches, representing K‑State Extension, presented the county appropriation request during the June 1 meeting and laid out program support numbers and the office's upcoming activities. "From salary contributions from K State, we received $78,156... benefits... $126,006.23... so via K State... we receive a total of $282,115 in support for our local unit," Skuches said, then asked the commission for a 3% increase in county support for the coming year.

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