Lawmakers big pay raise after passing big spending bill
Kansas legislators approved on Friday another year's worth of funding for most state agencies and services after a few lawmakers staged a last-minute public protest.
Source: fox4kc.com
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Kansas appeals a state judge's ruling that blocks enforcement of abortion restrictions... despite a projected decrease in tax collections, lawmakers still have a big budget surplus... a new 24/7 child care center is coming to Lawrence... and a library in northeast Kansas removes some LGBTQ-themed books. These stories and more, inside. This ad-free news summary is made possible by KPR listener-members. Become one today.
Source: kansaspublicradio.org
As property values and taxes rise, is a Kansas constitutional amendment the solution?
Top Kansas Republicans are backing a constitutional amendment to cap property valuation increases, but some say it would be unfair and not cut taxes.
Source: yahoo.com
Worker pay in Kansas is worth less due to inflation this Labor Day
Kansas data for July show average nominal hourly earnings up $1.40 over the past year to $28.72. That's a 5.1% increase in wages, offset by inflation.
Source: cjonline.com
GOP members on tax panel wary of statistics on economic recovery from COVID-19
House and Senate committee prepares for 2022 legislative session with two days of hearings on economics of COVID-19, opportunity for tax reform.
Source: kansasreflector.com