TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Educators and officials in Kansas are
awaiting word from Gov. Mark Parkinson about how he plans to
balance the state budget.

Parkinson scheduled a news conference on the issue Thursday. His
staff would not discuss details before then, but the governor has
said additional cuts are likely.

The state's 2010 fiscal year began Wednesday, and the budget
already contains less spending financed by state tax dollars than
the fiscal 2009 budget.

State revenues in the just-completed fiscal year fell $126
million below expectations. The state has coped partly by delaying
tax refunds and aid payments to public schools into July.

Legislators are out of session, but Kansas law gives Parkinson
the power to impose cuts.

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