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A Senate committee on Wednesday approved a series of bills that cut taxes for homeowners, off-road vehicles, watercraft and battle escalating property values.
UPDATED: Revenues reduced for fiscal ’24 after policy changes; …
Nov 9, 2023 · (Updated to include ending balance for fiscal year 2024) State fiscal analysts on Thursday reduced the revenue forecast for the current fiscal year by $67 million, although they …
Lawmakers begin work on noncitizenship voting measures
5 days ago · Kansas lawmakers on Tuesday started work on a bill intended to weed out noncitizens from voting with a proposal requiring the secretary of state to match names on …
Concealed-carry permits increase after Legislature cuts fee
6 days ago · For just the second time in 11 years, Kansas saw an increase in the number of concealed-carry permits issued after the state eliminated a $100 fee for the licenses. The …
Blasi announces new staff | Sunflower State Journal
Dec 6, 2024 · Incoming Senate Majority Leader Chase Blasi has announced the hiring of a new staff, including a former Revenue Department staffer who was the chair of a Republican …
Kelly proposes funding for childcare, water, school lunches, pay …
Jan 16, 2025 · Gov. Laura Kelly revealed her budget for the upcoming fiscal year, asking lawmakers to put money into preserving the state's shrinking water supply, covering the cost …
Tax credits for low-income housing could be at risk over questions ...
3 days ago · A state tax credit created to encourage construction of low-income housing in Kansas could be at risk in the Legislature after auditors warned that it could be costly to the …
Lawmakers seek options for potential budget cuts
Jan 15, 2025 · Lawmakers are directing state agencies to lay out possible budget cuts for fiscal year 2026 as they map out a budget in the coming weeks. The agencies will be asked to …
Property tax cuts dominate headlines, but single tax rate still …
Jan 14, 2025 · No sooner than the Legislature approved tax cuts last session, Republican leaders immediately turned their attention to unfinished business. “Not enough was done on property …
State awards KanCare contracts | Sunflower State Journal
May 14, 2024 · State health officials on Tuesday announced the selection of three companies to manage the state's $4 billion Medicaid program that covers more than 400,000 Kansans.