Search results for: “historic tax credits”
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Some Kansas high tax zones are over 10%
When the Kansas statewide sales tax is increased effective July 1, there will be a few districts in Kansas where the combined sales tax rate — state, city, county, and any special districts — will be over ten percent. My research shows there will be 55 districts where the combined sales tax will be nine…
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Visualization: Quarterly state government tax collections
State government tax collections presented in an interactive visualization. The United States Census Bureau provides tax collection data for states and local governments on a quarterly basis. The data is provided by category such as total taxes, sales taxes, personal income taxes, etc. (1)United States Census Bureau. Quarterly Summary of State & Local Tax Revenue…
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Wichita’s $60 million gift to Spirit Aerosystems — not
Industrial Revenue Bonds is a confusing economic development program misunderstood by citizens, journalists, and even city council members.
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Wichita to grant property and sales tax relief
Several large employers in Wichita ask to avoid paying millions in taxes, which increases the cost of government for everyone else, including young companies struggling to break through.
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Kansas Governor misleads Kansans on taxes
If President Reagan had attended Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson’s press conference last Friday, he likely would have said, “There you go again…” in response to Parkinson’s claim that $9 billion in tax cuts and exemptions over the last decade are to blame for the budget crisis.
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Spirit Aerosystems applies for tax relief
The Wichita City Council will consider excusing a large company from property and sales taxation. Is this action wise for the city’s economy?
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Kansas spending is the problem
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback’s tax reform plans are designed to be revenue neutral, when the state should be looking to collect and spend less.
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Wichita taxing district to expand
The City of Wichita plans to expand a special tax district.
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Fact-Check: Major Claims from Trump Farmer Roundtable
This fact-checking analysis reveals several patterns in the claims made during the roundtable. Many claims contain kernels of truth but are surrounded by exaggeration or lack crucial context. Some claims—particularly regarding international agreements like Chinese soybean purchases—cannot be verified through public sources, which is concerning for transparency and accountability. Several claims fundamentally misrepresent underlying data.…
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2026 Kansas U.S. Senatorial Debate, September 12 at Kansas State Fair
Verbatim transcript of 2026 Kansas U.S. Senatorial Debate, September 12 at Kansas State Fair. Candidates are Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton.
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Tax Collections Rise Without Taxes Rising
A letter printed in the January 1, 2009 Wichita Eagle, written by a Christopher Brooks of Wichita, argues that political advocacy groups that ask legislators to sign a pledge to not raise taxes are engaging in “economic blackmail.” This process, Mr. Brooks writes, is “unfair to those who have a different viewpoint on spending but…