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The Kansas Senate has passed several GOP-backed bills that would lower the state’s tax revenue by more than a billion dollars. But Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has already expressed skepticism.

The top Republican in the Kansas Senate wants to revise the law aimed at eliminating the state sales tax on groceries... a company that makes computer chips will open a plant in Burlington... and lawmakers consider a plan to turn off the blinking red lights on wind turbines. Those stories and more... here.

Lately it seems like you need a masters degree in math just to figure out the sales taxes on your grocery bill. So why are lawmakers, who just voted to cut grocery sales taxes, already talking about

The Kansas Press Association has contracted its legislative lobbying services with 1861 Consulting LLC. “We’re excited to introduce 1861 Consulting to our members,” said Emily Bradbury, KPA executive director. “Of the firms and individuals we considered, we believe 1861 will provide us with the right contacts, lobbying expertise and solid relationships we need to keep public notices right where they are — in our newspapers — and our open government priorities on the front burner at t...