In his response to Gov. Laura Kelly's State of the State Address, Kansas House Speaker Roy Ryckman highlighted the difference in "vision" for Kansas between the Governor and the legislature.
"Kansans are tired of budget gimmicks that simply kick the can down the road. Tired of courtroom battles that divert funding away from critical services like mental health and foster care. And tired of government intrusion that makes it harder for job creators and working Kansans to get ahead."
Ryckman said that fiscal responsibility needed to be the first concern when discussing spending in Kansas.
"The Governor’s plan would have the state spend $209 million more than it brings in this year, $274 million more than it brings in next year, and it continues year after year to dig the state into a deeper budget hole."