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Kansas Budget Shortfall Tied to Global Turbulence and Tax Policy
As the 2016 Kansas Legislature opens, GOP leaders blame international economic turbulence for a projected shortfall up to 19 million this year and at least 175 million next, arguing tax cuts since 2012 remain in place while Democrats blame revenue losses on policy. Senate President Susan Wagle warns of a bleak year amid stock swings in China and the U.S., urging lawmakers to cooperate to avoid a repeat of last year’s lengthy session. Budget director Shawn Sullivan notes mixed drivers behind lower revenue, with December and November receipts under projections, while lawmakers anticipate budget adjustments and potential court-ordered school funding changes. House Speaker Merrick and others caution against counting on the efficiency study for a bailout, as Goossen warns completing the bare minimum risk insufficient balancing.