Category: Kansas state government
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Kansas Representative Joe Patton on Kansas school spending
Following is a press release from Kansas Representative Joe Patton, a Republican who represents parts of southwest Topeka and Shawnee County. He touches on a wide range of Kansas school finance topics, including the level of spending, the amount of taxes Kansas businesses pay, the cost of a tax increase, and the amount of waste,…
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Tax on beer, liquor subject of Kansas Senate committee hearing
Today’s meeting of the Kansas Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee heard testimony on SB 569, which would increase taxes on beer, wine, and liquor. The tone of the meeting was set in chairman Les Donovan’s opening remarks, when he said “If you drink, you’re going to have to pay.”
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Kansas gasoline tax increases possible
Americans for Prosperity-Kansas reports on two bills that would increase the cost of gasoline in Kansas:
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Kansas tax increases promoted, even by Republicans
Last week Kansas Senator John Vratil, a Leawood Republican who is Vice-President of the Senate, sent a letter to constituents asking for feedback on how to generate more revenue for Kansas state government.
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Kansas general fund spending
Kansas general fund spending per person, in both actual dollars and inflation-adjusted dollars.
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Kansas employment trends
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the trend in Kansas private sector employment and government employment.
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‘Kansas Votes’ provides information on legislature, bills
The website Kansas Votes provides information about pending legislation as it works its way through the law-making process. This process, which can appear complicated to the average citizen, is explained in plain language on this website.
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Kansas income lags behind, tax burden rises
Kansas income is falling behind the nations’ at the same time our tax burden is rising relative to other states.
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Kansas governor to face smoking ban protesters in Salina
A group of citizens who don’t agree with Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson’s decision to sign the statewide smoking ban bill is planning a protest in Salina.
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Kansas medical marijuana informational hearing scheduled
Next week the Kansas House Health and Human Services Committee will hold an informational hearing on medical cannabis in Kansas.
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Kansas can have fast, achievable savings
Kansas Senator Chris Steineger (Democrat from Kansas City) has formulated a list of items that he says could lead to “fast, achievable savings” for the state of Kansas. This list is titled the “$100 million list.”
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Kansas texting, seat belt law passes
The Kansas senate passes a primary seat belt law that also bans texting while driving.