Kansas Legislature Fumbles on Tax Cuts and TANF Cash Limits
The Kansas Legislature struggles through an overtime session amid budget gaps and partisan bickering. Critics cite misguided welfare changes with ATM withdrawal limits of 25 and 60 dollars, risking federal funds and harming low income families while lawmakers fail to scrap the 2012 income tax cuts. Kansas Action for Children leader Shannon Cotsoradis calls the TANF tweaks a misguided penalty on poverty and urges cost effective poverty relief.
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Sam Brownback
Senate
Susan Wagle
House
Ray Merrick
Shannon Cotsoradis
Kansas Action For Children
Kansans deserve better in heated online debate
Editorial staff at GCTelegram cites online reader comments criticizing Kansas lawmakers. A prominent exchange questions voter responsibility and contrasts disgruntled views with calls for downsizing state government. State Rep John Carmichael comments on inexperience and delays in the lengthy current legislative session.
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Ex-Im Bank Under GOP Fire Highlights Ideology Split
A look at how Republicans shift against renewing the Export-Import Bank charter after years of bipartisan support. Critics cite corporate welfare and corruption while supporters warn of lost jobs and foreign competition, as hearing tensions rise and the May end deadline looms.
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Clinton awards Barbara Jordan medal in Texas speech
Stanley Crouch notes Hillary Clinton’s Texas visit where she received a Barbara Jordan medal and framed a shared democracy. He highlights her stance against voting-rights restrictions, populist themes, and calls for equality while contrasting GOP opponents and Koch ink.
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Clinton
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Bernie Sanders
Louisiana
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Jindal
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Barack Obama
Chris Christie
Rick Perry
Scott Walker
Jeb Bush
Obama
Kansas budget crisis tied to tax cuts criticized
Duane Goossen argues the 2012 income tax cuts caused a multi hundred million revenue shortfall and a raid on reserves. He urges restoring balance with fair taxes, noting voters prefer services but dislike taxes, and urges tax reforms to fund education and roads without overburdening average Kansans.
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Duane Goossen Profiles Career in Kansas Growth Role
Duane Goossen, a Senior Fellow at the Kansas Center for Economic Growth, previously spent 12 years as Kansas Budget Director, shaping state fiscal policy and budgeting priorities. He remains a key voice on state finance and economic strategy.
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Kansas Center For Economic Growth
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