Legislative solution offered for collecting lost sales tax

Views Opinion column by Murrel Bland Mike Smallwood has a simple solution for the loss of local sales tax caused by the internet — charge all sales tax at the point of origin. Smallwood is quite knowledgeable about the issue. He is the owner of Smallwood Lock and Supply and serves as the Legislative Committee … Continue reading “Legislative solution offered for collecting lost sales tax”

Kansas Democrats think Trump, Brownback can boost their 2018 chances

by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service Kansas Democrats aren’t yet united behind a candidate for governor. Still, they emerged from their annual convention over the weekend talking confidently about a fighting chance to break the recent Republican grip on key state and federal offices. “You have to have a perfect storm to elect a Democrat … Continue reading “Kansas Democrats think Trump, Brownback can boost their 2018 chances”