Budget pressures shape state lawmakers concerns
Budget worries fill Kansas lawmakers as they prepare for the April 27 session. Rep. John Doll notes reduced one time revenue from selling surplus property and warns of deep cuts to higher education and K 12. He favors restoring 2012 income tax levels to balance the budget amid growing numbers of small businesses outside the tax base.
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Topeka
Sam Brownback
Kansas
Kansas lawmakers face looming budget deficit after revenue shortfalls
As the Kansas Legislature plans a late April wrap up, officials warn of further budget shortfalls. February receipts fell 54 million below estimates and March figures are awaited. Budget director Shawn Sullivan expects another cut to revenue targets at the April 20 meeting, fueling waning GOP support for Gov Brownback's business tax cuts.
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Kansas
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Immigration group sues Brownback over refugee resettlement records
The National Immigration Law Center filed suit in Shawnee County District Court seeking disclosure of documents from Gov. Sam Brownback alive to how executive orders on refugee resettlement were enacted. The NILC alleges possible discrimination based on religion and notes 45 pages provided in January. Officials say additional records exist but will remain confidential. agencies cite exemptions and costs of about 3175 dollars to assemble documents. Brownback's office has not commented.
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