TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislative committees are considering measures for eliminating a projected $279 million shortfall in the current state budget.

The House Appropriations and Senate Ways and Means committees planned Thursday to discuss budget-balancing proposals from Republican Gov. Sam Brownback.

The governor’s proposals include selective spending cuts and a diversion of funds from highway projects to general government programs.

The state also faces a projected $436 million shortfall for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

The shortfalls arose after lawmakers aggressively cut personal income taxes at Brownback’s urging in 2012 and 2013 to stimulate the economy.

A key issue for both committees is whether the state should cover nearly $64 million in unanticipated costs associated with aid to public schools. The governor is proposing the additional money.