Gov. Laura Kelly (D) vetoed the funding in the state budget bill for KTRACs, the state’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. She cited the $705,000 that would be transferred from the Medical Program Fees would have to be backfilled by the State General Fund. The Board of Pharmacy will likely receive a federal grant to cover this expense. If not, the governor will work with the Board of Pharmacy on alternative non-State General Fund options.
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