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STAR bonds, food sales tax top UG’s proposed legislative agenda priorities

by Mary Rupert STAR bonds and the food sales tax topped the proposed Unified Government legislative agenda priorities. In a discussion Nov. 17, UG commissioners and state legislators told of a need to keep STAR bonds as they are, and they also believed that Wyandotte County residents would benefit greatly from an expedited reduction on … Continue reading “STAR bonds, food sales tax top UG’s proposed legislative agenda priorities”

Democrat Sawyer steps away from leadership post; Hawkins seeks job of Kansas House speaker

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Kansas House Democratic leader Tom Sawyer, first elected to the Legislature in 1986, said Tuesday he didn’t intend to seek the leadership job entering the 2023 session. The announcement that Sawyer would step aside but remain in the House followed decisions by House Speaker Ron Ryckman and House … Continue reading “Democrat Sawyer steps away from leadership post; Hawkins seeks job of Kansas House speaker”

Kansas lawmakers consider using state’s surplus to cut Social Security taxes

Kansas projected to have millions in surplus for next fiscal year by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Kansas legislators want to use a projected budget surplus to address the state’s “Social Security cliff,” which they say is driving retirees out of the state. Kansas taxes income from Social Security benefits, with an income tax … Continue reading “Kansas lawmakers consider using state’s surplus to cut Social Security taxes”