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Jan 15, 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...
Tax credits for low-income housing could be at risk over questions ...
5 hours 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 …
Senate committee approves package of tax bills
1 day ago · A Senate committee on Wednesday approved a series of bills that cut taxes for homeowners, off-road vehicles, watercraft and battle escalating property values. The Senate …
Legislature could get say picking U.S. Senate, other statewide …
1 day ago · The Kansas Legislature would get a hand in picking vacancies for the U.S. Senate in Kansas under a bill introduced this week in the House elections committee. The new …
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 …
Kansas - Sunflower State Journal
John C. Peterson, a former state lawmaker who founded one of the oldest contract lobbying firms in Kansas, passed away Wednesday. He was 76. Founder...
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 …
Lawmakers call for spending limits facing new revenue forecast
Dec 13, 2024 · Key lawmakers are sounding a cautionary theme about state government spending as they prepare to take up new tax cuts in the upcoming legislative session.
Six takeaways from Gov. Kelly’s State of the State address
Jan 10, 2024 · Gov. Laura Kelly offered up her sixth State of the State speech Wednesday night, weaving her agenda with the success of rural Kansas. She used rural Kansas as the jumping …
Legislature - Sunflower State Journal
Jan 8, 2025 · Here are the latest lobbyist transactions from the secretary of state's office for the period from Dec. 28 to Jan. 3. John Axtell, Campaign for...