Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration is asking state agencies to show how they would deal with a 5 percent cut during the next budget cycle.
The request to agencies comes as the budgeting process begins to grind into gear before January, when Brownback will send a budget to lawmakers.
While it is unknown what Brownback will propose, the administration’s quest for information on a 5 percent reduction suggests the governor may be eyeing significant decreases to keep expenditures and revenues aligned.