Kansas lawmakers clash over two year budget and tax plan
In Kansas the Senate pushes a 6.3 percent sales tax with lower income taxes and food tax cuts, while the House blocks the plan. A tax conference panel aims to reconcile differences before votes in both chambers. Caryn Tyson of Parker speaks for the Senate.
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Kansas lawmakers push gag on local lobbying in gun bills
Guest editorial argues House Bill 2162 curbs local government speech on gun policy, favoring private lobbyists with deep pockets. It cites missed protections of the First Amendment and urges a gubernatorial veto to oppose restricting local voices.
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Legislature Fiddles With Taxes Budgets And Margaritas
Kansas lawmakers return from Memorial Day to wrap up the session. They face stalled tax shifts, a barely touched 14 billion budget, and debates on education funding. A margarita pitcher size rule caps at 64 ounces while no limit on pitchers remains. Martin Hawver notes slow progress on core standards and severance tax proceeds while weighing state pay and university funding.
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