tThe president of the Kansas Senate says Governor Sam Brownback should make immediate cues to the state budget. Recent revenue numbers show Kansas facing a $350 million budget shortfall in the current fiscal year. Senate President Susan Wagle says Brownback should take steps now to cover the deficit. A spokesperson for Brownback's office says he's giving lawmakers the chance to use their constitutional power of the purse. Brownback's office has said he'll present a balanced budget plan to lawmakers at the beginning of the legislative session in January.