- Kansas
In the final month of the 2015 fiscal year, Kansas took in $22 million less in revenue than expected, leaving the state $33 million below projections for the 12-month period, officials said.
July 8 - Kansas
With the longest legislative session in Kansas history nearing its end, House members finally found the 63 votes needed to close a $400 million deficit with a sales-tax increase.
June 12 - Kansas
Seeking an end to the longest legislative session in Kansas history, Gov. Sam Brownback said he would sign legislation increasing sales and tobacco taxes to erase a $400 million budget deficit.
June 8 - Kansas
In a continuing trend, Kansas revenues fell $5.8 million below projections in May, the penultimate month of the fiscal year.
June 3 - Kansas
With the Kansas Legislature seeking agreement on proposed tax increases to cover a $400 million budget shortfall for the fiscal year beginning July 1, state budget director Shawn Sullivan said employee furloughs will begin June 7 if no agreement is reached.
June 1 - Kansas
At least eight school districts in Kansas closed earlier than scheduled due to state budget cuts as the state legislature looks for more ways to reduce a budget shortfall in the coming fiscal year.
May 11 - Kansas
After a petition drive and series of legal battles, the Topeka, Kan., City Council rejected a proposal to buy the Heartland Park racetrack with state sales tax and revenue bonds.
May 6 - Kansas
Kansas revenues fell $4.4 million below expectations in April, the state Department of Revenue reported as state lawmakers returned to Topeka to complete the budget for the coming fiscal year.
May 1 - Kentucky
Pension obligation bonds are land mines municipal issuers should avoid, according to Janney Capital Markets.
May 1 - Kansas
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback announced $72 million in spending cuts for the fiscal year beginning July 1 after new estimates projected a $400 million budget deficit.
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