Republican Gov. Sam Brownback has met with top GOP leaders as the Kansas Legislature continues its discussions about raising taxes to erase a state budget shortfall.
Brownback had a private session Tuesday morning with Senate President Susan Wagle, House Speaker Ray Merrick and the majority leaders in both chambers.
Their gathering came before the Senate tax committee convened to discuss revenue-raising proposals.
The House Taxation Committee also had a hearing on a bill to narrow a tax break for business owners and farmers enacted in 2012. Brownback championed the policy as an economic stimulus.
Brownback and lawmakers must close a budget shortfall projected at $406 million for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
Tuesday was the 93rd day of the Legislature's annual session, three more than leaders traditionally schedule.
