“This is precisely why some lawmakers say Brownback wants to remake the courts.

“Brownback’s proposed budget for next year cuts more than $100 million from classroom aid. And even when spending increases in other areas of the budget are factored in the cut stands at $22 million.

“Rep. John Carmichael, D-Wichita, ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, said there’s ‘been an attempt to blackmail our courts by essentially saying if you issue rulings that members of the Legislature don’t like…we’re going to come after you and essentially oust you from office.’…

“In addition to Brownback’s push to change the selection process, several other Republican lawmakers have pushed policies that could change the makeup of the court.”

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