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Kansas Senate poised to tackle high electricity rates

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The Kansas Senate is apparently lining up to tackle Kansas’ high electricity rates with a resolution calling on state regulators to keep rates regionally...

Senate passes expanded angel investor incentive

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A proposed expansion of a program for small, innovative startup companies cleared the Senate after overcoming questions of whether it provided value to the...

UPDATED: STAR bond restriction, other economic development incentives die in Senate

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(Will update as warranted) A new restriction on a special tax incentive for tourism projects died in the Kansas Senate Friday after the House couldn't...

Local tax breaks complicate border war solution

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The border war between Missouri and Kansas over tax incentives isn't exactly over yet. Yes, Missouri has enacted legislation that would prohibit using tax incentives...

Banks reach deal with credit unions

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The state's banks and credit unions on Thursday cut a deal that will avert a showdown in the Legislature over tax policy. The banks agreed...

School districts seek separate class for electric rates to better control costs

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Escalating electric rates are driving three Johnson County school districts to join the battle over a $26 million rate increase sought by Kansas City...

UPDATED: Kansas border war pact demands parity for local tax breaks

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(Updated to include statements from Kansas City mayor and Good Jobs First) Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday signed an executive order intended to end...

UPDATED: Broad coalition seeks $50 million for rural housing

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(Updated to correct details for tax credits for housing development). These should be good times for Norton County. It's got four companies ready to invest $6...

Sports wagering dealt setback in Legislature

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Sports wagering was dealt a serious setback Tuesday when the Kansas House voted down a broad bill that would have allowed betting at four...

Cities, cable companies fight over technology regulation

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The cable industry won a battle against cities and counties Thursday when the state Senate passed a bill limiting local governments' ability to regulate...