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Kansas House approves 6.3 percent sales tax hike
The Kansas House passed a bill boosting the state sales tax from 5.3 to 6.3 percent by a 64 to 61 vote on July 1, with representatives Don Hineman and Bill Light voting yes and Gary Hayzlett Melvin Neufeld Larry Powell and Jeff Whitham voting no. Supporters say the temporary 11 cent hike shields education and public services. opponents warn of damage to schools and programs. A nursing home bed tax plan remains stalled in the House as Senate leaders push for final budget steps and potential federal matching funds. The plan would raise about 30 million annually and could draw 56 million in federal funds to offset past cuts.
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Joe Patton
Topeka
Kansas
Parkinson
House of Representatives
Don Hineman
R-Dighton
Bill Light
Gary Hayzlett
R-Lakin
Melvin Neufeld
R-Ingalls
Larry Powell
Garden City
Jeff Whitham
House
Peggy Mast
Emporia
Senate
Steve Morris
Hugoton
Morris