Salit pushes open primaries amid unaffiliated surge
Salit argues unaffiliated voters now outnumber Republicans and Democrats, urging reform to open, unified primaries like California. She notes tax funding of closed primaries excludes independents and cites KU researchers doubting true independence. The Dole Institute event, free and open, closes a seven part series.
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Senate and House clash over Kansas tax and budget plan
Lawmakers debate a Senate plan aimed at preventing a windfall from federal tax changes while expanding deductions. House objections block larger breaks and dealer rebate tweaks. Budget talks also seek to partially restore education funding, pension payments, and curb highway fund withdrawals amid tax cut debates.
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