House panel signs off on amended property tax bill
A top legislative priority for House Republicans got out of a committee Tuesday with the panel approving a bill that would cut the state...
Bill would keep Kelly from exerting ‘leverage’ over budget, lobbyist says
Lawmakers are considering a new way to change the budget process, this time by allowing an existing budget to continue past the current fiscal...
Tax credits for low-income housing could be at risk over questions about cost
A state tax credit created to encourage construction of low-income housing in Kansas could be at risk in the Legislature after auditors warned that...
Senate committee approves package of tax bills
A Senate committee on Wednesday approved a series of bills that cut taxes for homeowners, off-road vehicles, watercraft and battle escalating property values.
The Senate...
Kelly proposes funding for childcare, water, school lunches, pay raises
Gov. Laura Kelly revealed her budget for the upcoming fiscal year, asking lawmakers to put money into preserving the state's shrinking water supply, covering...
Lawmakers seek options for potential budget cuts
Lawmakers are directing state agencies to lay out possible budget cuts for fiscal year 2026 as they map out a budget in the coming...
Property tax cuts dominate headlines, but single tax rate still looming issue
No sooner than the Legislature approved tax cuts last session, Republican leaders immediately turned their attention to unfinished business.
“Not enough was done on property...
Lawmakers call for spending limits facing new revenue forecast
Key lawmakers are sounding a cautionary theme about state government spending as they prepare to take up new tax cuts in the upcoming legislative...
New state revenue forecasts show eroding ending balance
New revenue forecasts presented a stable financial outlook for the state, although they reflect a gradual erosion of the state's ending balance following tax...
Lawmakers create new committee to craft budget
Leading lawmakers on Wednesday created a special new committee that will prepare a budget ahead of the upcoming legislative session as part of a...
