Kansas Legislature

Property tax issues frustrate lawmakers who struck out in 2026 regular session

In 2016, before the Legislature repealed much of Brownback’s 2012 income tax agenda to restore fiscal integrity to the budget, Moody’s dropped the state’s credit rating from stable to negative.

The group’s priorities for 2026 include legalizing medical cannabis, property tax relief, Medicaid and food assistance, voting accessibility and senior transportation.

White House letter highlights fight against waste, fraud and support of private schools

Exits due to retirement from politics and campaigns for other public offices

Nearly half owe more than $5,000 and could face liens or garnished wages if they don’t respond. Some of the overpayments were issued during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bid to punish House GOP lawmakers triggers backlash against ‘political theater’

A task force failed to meet a previous deadline to submit a draft plan to the 2026 Legislature

A group of economists from two state agencies, the Kansas Legislative Research Department, the University of Kansas, Kansas State University and Wichita State University revealed their latest “consensus revenue estimate” on Monday.

Fliter, who is part of the lobbying team for the Kansas Association of School Boards, said on the Kansas Reflector podcast that Kansans with students enrolled in private schools will primarily benefit, and public schools will be left in the lurch.