Fiscal analysts increase revenue projections, but deficit spending persists
A new revenue forecast released Thursday shows that while state spending continues to outpace revenues, the budget will not fall into the red by...
Key lawmaker demands answers about ‘questionable’ higher education spending
A key lawmaker on Tuesday demanded answers about higher education spending he said was "questionable," including money spent on a chauffeur service and revitalizing...
UPDATED: Tax collections beating estimates at start of fiscal year; budget deficit still projected
(Updated to include comment from governor and House speaker)
Tax collections are beating estimates for the first two months of the new fiscal year, although...
Better-than-projected tax receipts not expected to trigger immediate tax cut
Even with better-than-projected tax collections, Kansans are not expected to see tax cuts under a new law that buys down rates as more taxes...
State tax revenues beat yearly estimate by $248 million
Tax collections for the 2025 fiscal year ended up beating estimates by $248.6 million despite tax cuts enacted last year, a new report shows.
The...
State tax revenues beating estimates for fiscal year after tax cuts
State revenues are running slightly higher than estimates for the current fiscal year with a new report providing the fullest picture yet of the...
Fiscal analysts increase revenues, but state spending outpaces revenues
State fiscal analysts increased their revenue forecasts by about $377 million for 2025 and 2026, although the state continues running a budget deficit that...
Legislature overrides governor’s veto of bill moving to a single tax rate
The Kansas Legislature on Thursday set aside the governor's veto of a bill that would gradually move the state to a single income tax...
UPDATED: Kelly signs bill cutting property taxes, vetoes another moving state to single rate
(Updated to include comment from Kansas Chamber)
Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday quietly signed a bill cutting property taxes but vetoed another that would move...
Legislature approves budget, projections show ending balance in red by ’28
The Kansas Legislature late Thursday approved a $10.63 billion state general fund budget for fiscal year 2026 that includes a 1.5% across-the-board cut in...
