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HB 2043 remains last shot at property tax reform in 2026
After failing to follow the Senate in passing its version of a constitutional amendment limiting property tax assessments, the Kansas House approved HB 2043, which proposes a protest petition in an attempt to curb a[…]
Sentinel staff wins four awards in Kansas Press Association annual contest
The Sentinel is pleased to announce it has won four awards in the 2026 Kansas Press Association’s “Awards of Excellence” contest. The Awards of Excellence is an annual event celebrating the best stories and advertising[…]
Rich States, Poor States: Kansas falls again, attempting to disprove Einstein’s definition of insanity
The 19th annual Rich States, Poor States, published by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), shows that Kansas has the worst economic outlook in the region, falling from #23 to #30. The decline comes as[…]
Less than 50% of Republicans and Democrats cast most of their votes for property tax relief
Every Kansas legislator entered the 2026 session professing strong support for property tax relief, but voting records tell a different story for many of them. Public opinion polling shows that at least 75% of voters[…]