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Amid tax impasse, Kansas lawmakers agree on 2 major items

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican legislators in Kansas agree on two key proposals for raising taxes to balance the state’s budget, even as sharp divisions over other tax issues hinder them from passing a plan.

The Senate was debating tax issues again Tuesday.

Multiple tax plans from GOP lawmakers and Republican Gov. Sam Brownback have included a proposal to eliminate most state income tax deductions.

Their plans also would create a short-term amnesty program this fall for delinquent taxpayers.

The state must close a projected $406 million budget shortfall for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The two proposals enjoying broad support would raise $127 million.

The consensus on the two issues contrasts strongly with disagreements on other tax issues such as backtracking on a 2012 tax break for business owners and farmers.

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