Rep. John Carmichael, D-Wichita, said he had been concerned Brownback might advocate that lawmakers defy the court. But he said he was gratified Brownback is encouraging the Legislature to comply with the ruling.
“I will give the governor credit for having stepped up to the plate and explaining, indeed, we need to follow the law as determined by the Supreme Court and that we need to restore an equitably funding plan for public education,” Carmichael said.