“In a startling turn of events, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration has revealed last-minute threatened cuts of nearly $200 million to K-12 schools, including Johnson County’s prized districts.

“Figuratively, the governor appears willing to shoot the already-beleaguered schools in the foot, making them bear further financial pain because his cherished income tax breaks for businesses have drained money needed to provide crucial state services.

“It’s the newest ploy being used by Brownback to force the Kansas Legislature to pass the largest tax increase in state history and close a $400 million budget gap.”

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/yael-t-abouhalkah/article23640895.html

Update: the cuts were avoided when the tax bill imposing significant sales tax increases was passed by the legislature.