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Red state ballot initiatives give voters a say on property taxes, while Kansans are still waiting
The Wall Street Journal reports several traditional “red” states, responding to constituents’ outcries over seemingly out-of-control property taxes, will offer measures at the ballot boxes in November. Average annual property taxes for single-family homes rose[…]
KDADS diverted $24 million appropriated for intellectually or developmentally disabled Kansans to other programs
The Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services, or “KDADS,” spent $24 million earmarked by the Legislature for services for Kansans with intellectual or developmental disabilities on other programs, according to a release from Kansas[…]
Johnson County wants a $20 million tax increase to waste more money
[Editor’s note: Personal services are revised as they were understated in the original version of this story.] Inflation-adjusted per capita income in Johnson County in 2025 was just 1% higher than in 2021, while the[…]
KPI budget workshop gives Linn County Commission, residents food for thought
At the invitation of the Linn County Commission, Kansas Policy Institute CEO Dave Trabert conducted a public budget workshop Wednesday evening at the Linn County 4-H building. KPI owns The Sentinel. Linn County has the dubious[…]