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...
Bill moving Kansas toward single rate passes Legislature
The Kansas Legislature on Thursday approved a bill gradually moving the state to a single tax rate as income tax revenues beat inflation.
The Senate...
Legislature approves property tax cut
The Kansas Legislature late Thursday night approved a bill eliminating the state’s 1.5-mill property tax levy that funds maintenance and renovations of some state...
House votes down constitutional amendment capping property appraisals
The Kansas House overwhelmingly voted down a constitutional amendment capping property appraisals at 4% for tax purposes.
The House voted 37-88 to reject the amendment, which...
Legislature approves broadened bill allowing child support from moment of conception
The Kansas Legislature has approved a bill that would provide a tax exemption for a fetus as part of a broader bill holding fathers...
House passes bill moving state toward single tax rate
The Kansas House on Wednesday approved a bill gradually moving the state to a single tax rate as income tax revenues beat inflation.
The House...
Kansas House approves property tax cuts, bill sent to Senate
The Kansas House on Wednesday approved a bill eliminating the state’s 1.5-mill property tax levy that funds maintenance and renovations of some state buildings.
The...
