Search Results for: governor

Kelly recommending one-time $445 million tax rebate to 1.2 million Kansas taxpayers

Democrat enters re-election year with proposals for tax rebate, food sales tax reform by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Gov. Laura Kelly said the flow of state tax revenue was sufficient to propose Wednesday a $445 million tax rebate to Kansans who filed tax returns in the 2021 calendar year. The Democratic governor said … Continue reading “Kelly recommending one-time $445 million tax rebate to 1.2 million Kansas taxpayers”

A Kansas commission says one step toward racial equity is to stop using Native Americans as mascots

The report offers dozens of other recommendations advocating for expanding tracking of demographic information, targeting use of COVID-19 relief funds and incentive programs to diversify workforces. by Blaise Mesa, Kansas News Service and KCUR A state commission asked by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly to study the state’s racial equity called for ending the use of … Continue reading “A Kansas commission says one step toward racial equity is to stop using Native Americans as mascots”

SPARK executive board earmarks $154 million for Kansas economic development, education

Package includes $1,000 voucher for 50,000 students falling behind during pandemic by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The SPARK executive board of state officials and business advisers agreed to move ahead Monday with allocation of federal funding for $100 million in commercial building infrastructure projects and $50 million in direct aid to children enduring … Continue reading “SPARK executive board earmarks $154 million for Kansas economic development, education”