Senate backs veterans refunds while tax plan expands reach
In Topeka the Senate approved a bill to refund about 66 million dollars to retirees who paid state tax on pensions from 1984 to 1991, but an amendment would tax all pensions including military and private sector. House members were named to a conference committee to negotiate.
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Baileyville
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U.S. Supreme Court
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McPherson
Sherman Jones
Kansas City
Regina
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House Taxation Committee
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Prairie Village
Bill Brady
Pittsburg
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Tax on natural gas tax cut sent to governor
The Kansas Senate approved a bill to reduce the severance tax on natural gas to match oil tax levels. The measure phases in a credit rise from 1 to 3.67 percent, cuts the rate from 7 to 4.33 percent, and costs the state up to 28.5 million annually after the phase-in. Proponents say it will boost southwest Kansas gas production and state revenue, while critics fear future tax swings. Also under debate are bills to end the 2.5 percent sales tax on labor for new construction and on energy used in production.
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Kansas helmet law struggles amid funding threat and votes
In Topeka the Kansas House rejected a helmet mandate 70 to 50 and sent the bill back to conference, likely to die. The Senate briefly passed then rejected and revived the measure, worrying about losing 3.1 million dollars in highway funds if helmets aren’t required for riders.
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Senate
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Kansas City
Kansas Department of Transportation
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Pittsburg
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