Tag: Taxes
Responsible Kansas Budget would control spending
As the Kansas Legislature weighs Governor Kelly’s budget proposals during the current session, the Kansas Policy Institute — which owns…
Chamber business leader survey shows taxes are too high in KS
The Tax Foundation last year said Kansas has the highest effective tax rates in the nation on mature businesses, and…
‘Build Back Better’ backfire would cost Kansans 47,000 jobs
President Joe Biden’s $5 trillion Build Back Better plan would have significant negative impacts on the Kansas economy, according to…
Biden $3.5 trillion boondoggle slaps methane tax on oil and gas producers
If the Biden administration and the progressive caucus have their way on what the Wall Street Journal calls the $3.5…
Petition asks legislature to halt skyrocketing electric rates
Kansas has some of the highest electric utility rates in the region, with residents paying — on average — 25%…
Biden proposal would give the IRS access to your bank account
Tax law and federal budgets are inherently boring things, so it comes as no surprise that language is often slipped…
Kelly admin celebrates destructive business tax climate
Apparently desperate for some sort of win to distract from a moribund state economy, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, in a…
Kansas has 4th-worst tax environment for retirees in the nation
According to Kiplinger’s, Kansas is the fourth-worst state in the nation for retirees, based on each state’s tax scheme. According…
United Van Lines: Kansas is the 6th most departed state
According to a study by United Van Lines, in 2020, Kansas ranked sixth among the 50 states in the percentage…
County commissioner says recall attempt is politically motivated
Sheridan County Commissioner Wes Bainter (R-Hoxie) says the recall attempt against him is politically motivated, and the allegations of wrongdoing…
Kansas faces huge state budget deficits due to COVID-19
Late last week, Kansas Policy Institute released a report showing the state of Kansas is facing potential state budget deficits between…
Johnson County legislator proposes 5% ‘privilege’ tax on sale of guns and ammo
Rep. Jerry Stogsdill (D-Prairie Village) introduced a bill in the Kansas legislature that would impose a 5% privilege tax on…
Proposal to raise income tax rates costs $100 million over 3 years
Yes, that headline is correct. A tax bill touted as revenue-neutral by its sponsors would actually result in a net…
Kansas utility rates include bogus state income tax cost
Not only are Kansans paying higher utility rates — as much as 35% higher than some surrounding states — but…
Kansans pay 25% higher electric rates than neighboring states
A recently released audit of the electric rates Kansans pay concluded that Kansans pay anywhere from 22 to 25 percent…
Gov. Laura Kelly out of touch with average Kansan on budget issues
In a press release just before the first of the year, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said she’s going to “rebuild”…
New Study Suggests that Tax Increases and Worker’s Compensation Impact Kansas Economy
The annual Rich States, Poor States reports from the American Legislative Exchange Council came out this week. Kansas slipped in…
While Kansas Is Raising Taxes, Missouri Is Cutting Theirs
For years, generations really, the traditionally Republican Kansas has been a more business-friendly state than the traditionally Democratic Missouri. That…
327 New KPERS “Millionaires” Join the 2,000 Existing KPERS Millionaires
There are many routes to making a million dollars, but the surest and safest one may be to get a…
Economist: “Kansas Has Fallen Back To Where It Was Before Tax Reform”
According to Jonathan Williams, chief economist with the American Legislative Exchange Council, “Kansas has fallen back to where it was…
Nearly 300 Kansans In Higher Ed Make 200K, More Than 100 At KU
According to figures released by the Kansas Policy Institute for the 2017-18 academic year, the State of Kansas pays 292…
Americans Will Spend More on Taxes than Groceries, Food, Housing Combined in 2018
As Americans scramble to meet the national deadline to pay their taxes this year, they’ll need to work through April…
Tired of Appeasing the Beast, Kansas Senate Leaders Want to Take Away Its Power
For years now, legislators in the State of Kansas have been paying nervous tribute to the Kansas Supreme Court. Indeed,…
“Vulnerable” Kevin Yoder Crushes Dem Opponents on Fundraising Front
It has been an article of faith among Democrats from the moment they recovered (sort of) from the shock of…