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ouse committee raises proposed limits for risky Kansas pension investments
Pension committee proposal would allow one-fourth of Kansas state pensions to be invested in riskiest funds, though backers say that won't happen.
ansas tax plan would create a state of prosperity, says economist who helped create it
Former White House economic Art Laffer says lower taxes will make Kansas more competive and create jobs.
rownback: Kansas in transition to a low tax state
Governor's annual State of State message to legislators highlights changes in 2011, but says much more needs to be done.
ansas Democrats offer school financing alternative
Minority leaders disagree with governor over whether to scrap current education funding formulas.
ansas lawmakes feel the calm before tax, school financing and  pension storms
State tax reform, the biggest proposed school finance overhaul in 20 years and fixing the state pension fund are just three contentious issues facing the State Legislature.
ansas jobs, taxes and the economy dominated 2011 statehouse debates
Same issues plus redistricting are expected to dominate 2012 session too.
ansas panel opts for higher cost state retirement plan
KPERS Study Commission votes to switch state pensions to employee retirement accounts, but takes little action to reduce major funding gap.
ansas panel backs 401(k)-like plans for public workers
KPERS Study Commission will recommend change to legislators in 2012 session.
roposed sales tax reduction may tangle budget calculations
Sen. McGinn proposes ending 2010 sales tax increase earlier than scheduled, but effect on future budget decisions isn't clear.
ompeting tax plans head for Kansas Legislature
Kansas Gov. Brownback pledges to outline big changes by year end; Kansas Senate to study three other plans as well.
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