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| Kansas prison system could be forced to eliminate programs, reduce staff if no tax plan passes |
| By greenfieldreporter.com- Nicholas Clayton |
| Published: 06/11/2015 |
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TOPEKA, Kansas — The Kansas Department of Corrections could be forced to eliminate programs and cut staffing if the Legislature can't pass tax increases to balance the state budget, a spokesman said Wednesday. Gov. Sam Brownback's budget director has said that Brownback would most likely cut $400 million from the budget approved by lawmakers for the fiscal year beginning July 1 if they don't raise taxes to avert a deficit. All agencies would lose 6.2 percent of their state funding, forcing deep cuts at the Department of Corrections, spokesman Adam Pfannenstiel said. "Business would continue, however, the impact could compromise public safety," he said. A spokeswoman for governor's office said she could not immediately comment. Read More. |
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