taxes

Statehouse Republicans Gather In Rare Meeting

Stephen Koranda — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:21:05 +0000

It was an unusual day at the Kansas Statehouse Thursday, as Republicans from the House and Senate gathered to smooth out differences between the two chambers on tax and budget issues. Some lawmakers said it had been at least seven years since Republicans from the two chambers met as a group to discuss policy.

“It’s fun as we go out to our dinners and take potshots at each other almost as if we’re competitors," said Ty Masterson, a Republican from Andover who heads the Kansas Senate budget committee. "But in reality, we’re all part of the same team, we are the legislative branch.”

Democratic Leader Upset Over Private Tax Talks

Associated Press — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:43:54 +0000

A top Kansas Democrat is criticizing Republican Gov. Sam Brownback and GOP legislative leaders for holding private talks to resolve tax issues.

Kan. 2014 Budget In Flux As Lawmakers Adjourn

Associated Press — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:11:03 +0000

Kansas legislators are on a month-long break, having left behind a budget still considered a work in progress and more possible changes to the state tax code.

Lawmakers adjourned late Friday having approved several issues after more than a week of negotiations. But many of the spending cuts favored by the majority of Republicans remain in play.

One area is higher education. The Senate is recommending a 4 percent cut for state universities and community colleges. The House favors a 2 percent cut.

Kansas Tax Deal On Hold

Associated Press — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:11:43 +0000

Negotiators for the Kansas House and Senate say agreement on a plan for more cuts in income taxes is unlikely until May.

Tax Negotiators Begin Meetings

Stephen Koranda — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:39:17 +0000

A select group of lawmakers from the Kansas House and Senate started negotiations on tax legislation Wednesday.

Senate Committee Approves Gov. Brownback's Tax Plan

Associated Press — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:35:48 +0000

The Kansas Senate Assessment and Taxation committee endorsed most of Gov. Sam Brownback's tax plan Tuesday. The committee spent fewer than 10 minutes discussing the governor's proposals before approving the bill. The legislation could move to the full senate for debate next week.

Top Morning News 11.01.12

Briana O’Higgins — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:46:31 +0000

Kansas taxes fall short of October expectations; Survey of the Midwest predicts economic slump; Westar Energy crews help out in superstorm recovery.

KS Taxes $37M Short Of Expectations In October

A new report says Kansas collected $37 million less in taxes than anticipated in October, but officials think the shortfall will be temporary.

The Department of Revenue said Wednesday the state took in almost $477 million during the month. That's about 7 percent less than the $514 million officials had expected.