TOPEKA, Kansas - Governor Mark Parkinson has laid out a plan to balance the state budget that involves a combination of revenue adjustments and spending cuts.

“I said from the beginning that I would not make any budget cuts until it was absolutely necessary,” said Parkinson. “Unfortunately, that time has come and changes must be made. My plan is a responsible reaction to the current struggles we face. It makes the best effort to protect public safety, disabled Kansans and other critical services, and it does not include an across-the-board cut to state employee salaries or furloughs.”

The Governor’s plan includes new revenue in the amount of $69 million. That, combined with increased federal funds and budget cuts, creates a total of $160 million to balance the state budget.

Governor Parkinson also called for a State Finance Council meeting to deal with several cash flow issues, including certificates of indebtedness. The State Finance Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 6th, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. at the State Capitol in Room 143-North.