TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Johnson Country Republicans are pushing back against Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback’s proposals to increase taxes on alcohol and cigarettes to balance the state budget.

Overland Park Sen. Jim Denning said he opposes the higher consumption taxes because they would disproportionately affect Kansas City-area communities. Denning is vice chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

Leawood Sen. Jeff Melcher said the tax increases would drive shoppers across the border to Missouri.

The governor wants to raise taxes on alcoholic beverages to 12 percent from 8 percent. The tax is paid by consumers at liquor stores and by businesses purchasing beer, wine and liquor.

The cigarette tax would jump to $2.29 a pack from 79 cents and the tax on other tobacco products would jump to 25 percent from 10 percent.