Lawmakers take aim at budget provisos
Lawmakers are vowing to get tough with last-minute budget amendments - known as provisos - that are added as the state spending plan nears...
Kelly signs tax cuts into law; Republicans not giving up on property taxes
Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday signed a bill into law that will cut taxes by about $1.2 billion over the next three years that...
Legislature passes compromise tax bill that governor will sign
The Kansas Legislature on Tuesday voted to pass a compromise tax bill that will provide an estimated $1.2 billion in tax cuts over three...
Comparing new compromise tax plan to vetoed plan
Here’s a look at how the tax bill vetoed by Gov. Laura Kelly compares to a new compromise plan that she has agreed to...
UPDATED: Kelly, Republican leaders announce deal on tax cuts
(Updated to include comments from Senate minority leader)
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and Republican leaders in the Legislature confirmed Thursday night they have a deal...
Document shows possible tax plan for special session
Leading lawmakers appear to have reached an agreement on tax cuts with Gov. Laura Kelly as the Legislature nears convening in a special session...
Business groups urge Kelly to consider property tax cuts, focus on consensus issues
A coalition of 15 business groups is suggesting the governor and the Legislature focus their efforts on property taxes and other issues where they...
Governor vetoes money for Medicaid investigators; other follow-up budget measures
Gov Laura Kelly on Thursday vetoed part of the follow-up budget that included money for the Medicaid inspector general to add staff to conduct...
Film tax credits fail to win governor’s approval
Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday vetoed a bill intended to help make Kansas more attractive to film and television producers, suggesting that it was...
Governor vetoes government competition bill
Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday vetoed a bill requiring cities and counties to rebate property taxes if they compete against certain businesses such as...