Optimism Grows That State Fiscal Stalemate to Break
Kansas Senate leaders and House officials expressed growing optimism that the 1972 session will break the fiscal stalemate. Democrats and Republicans foresee dialogue on tax reform including income and sales taxes, with discussions spurred by media exposure and proposals from Herd Loux and Shelby Smith. Governor Docking pledges vetoes on sales tax increases and favors restricting federal tax deduction on state returns for corporations.