Sales tax plan could save Kansans $500 a year on their grocery bills, governor says

Gov. Laura Kelly said today that that her plan to “Axe the Food Tax,” ending the sales tax on food, will save the average Kansan family $500 on their annual grocery bill. “For too long, Kansans have been paying more for groceries than people in almost every other state,” Gov. Kelly said in a press … Continue reading “Sales tax plan could save Kansans $500 a year on their grocery bills, governor says”

Kansas governor plans to ‘axe’ sales tax on food, joins AG in urging legislative action

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly says she plans to introduce legislation in January to exempt food from the state sales tax, joining Attorney General Derek Schmidt in urging GOP leaders to take action on the issue. Kelly, a Democrat running for re-election, said her plan will “axe” the sales … Continue reading “Kansas governor plans to ‘axe’ sales tax on food, joins AG in urging legislative action”

Kansas governor, attorney general both oppose federal vaccine mandate

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The two prominent candidates for governor in next year’s election share at least one political stance. They both say President Joe Biden’s latest COVID-19 vaccine mandate is bad for Kansas. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt have issued statements objecting to the Occupational Safety … Continue reading “Kansas governor, attorney general both oppose federal vaccine mandate”