Issue Position: The Budget
Issue Position
Issues: Budget, Spending and Taxes
The state of Kansas is currently facing fiscal challenges that threaten services for our communities and our children. The latest revenue estimates indicate that the state will face a deficit of nearly $280 million for fiscal year ending June 30, 2015 even after using our reserves of $380 million. The projections for 2016 are dire as well, the Kansas Legislative Research Department estimating an additional shortage of $ 435 million dollars. Kansas faces a projected shortage of over $1 billion dollars in just eighteen short months.
I recommend following former State Budget Director, Duane Goossen's blog to stay up to date on the budget crisis.
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