KU economist questions circuit breaker plan in Kansas tax shift
KU economist David Burress warns that a proposed circuit breaker to cushion tax increases may require higher taxes elsewhere or service cuts. He notes prior property tax reforms aimed to fix inequities, but inventory exemptions caused larger than expected tax jumps for some, while aiding manufacturers. He says overall changes are fairer, shifting the burden to those who benefited most before.
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Hayden challenged by welfare cuts mood in Kansas
Topeka AP reports Governor Mike Hayden faces scrutiny as colleagues and critics debate his leadership and public sentiment on welfare reductions. A veto or approval hangs as lawmakers resist his plan to end three programs while preserving MediKan and related aids.
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Kansas legislators review Hayden’s tax plan as Pro 13
Senate and House committees plan formal and informal hearings this week on Gov. Hayden's constitutional tax proposal, Kansas Proposition 13, amid Democratic objections and calls for clear direction. GOP supporters defend the process as exploratory. Passage requires two thirds in both chambers before voters decide.
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