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Tax climate changes little for Kansas businesses in 2011

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:10:08 GMT

Tax Foundation rating of state's business friendly tax policies advances, but Kansas remains in the middle of national and regional rankings.

New Kansas voter ID regs hitting voters in nursing home

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:38:54 GMT

Alternative proof of identity can be hard for some seniors to find.

House committee raises proposed limits for risky Kansas pension investments

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:43:56 GMT

Proposal would allow one-fourth of Kansas state retirement fund to be invested in riskiest funds, though pension committee members say that won't happen.

New food stamp rules draw more fire in Kansas

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:24:07 GMT

Backers say decision to count more income sources is fairer. Opponents say it will reduce benefits for users.

Legislative research chief lands KPERS chief executive job

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:47:27 GMT

Dealing with pension funding gap remains the state retirement plan's top priorty, says new director Alan Conroy.

Kansas House leaders offer alternative to Brownback tax plan

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:43:50 GMT

The proposal cuts business taxes, focuses on other reductions for low and moderate income taxpayers.

Kansas tax plan would create a state of prosperity, says economist who helped design it

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:31:50 GMT

Former White House adviser Art Laffer contends tax overhaul will make Kansas more competitive and create jobs.

School choice debate to resume in Kansas education committee

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:18:20 GMT

Kansas House Education Committee hearing is scheduled Thursday to explore expanded alternatives to traditional public school choices.

Lt. Gov. enters federal health care constitutional challenge

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:57:09 GMT

Federal plan would diminish quality of care in Kansas, says Colyer, a surgeon, as he adds his name to legal brief.

Kansas elections chief seeks to speed up citizenship proof requirement

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:26:58 GMT

Kobach proposes to move Jan. 1, 2013 requirement for new registering voters to June 2012.

Business execs laud new Kansas tax plan, but ag leaders seek more details

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:45:03 GMT

Small business owners welcome proposed streamlining and lower taxes, but farm groups watch property tax issues.

Brownback: Kansas in transition to low tax state

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:10:31 GMT

Gov. outlines 2011 achievements in State of State speech, but tells legislators much more needs to be done.

Kansas Democrats offer school financing alternative

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:51:38 GMT

Minority leaders differ with governor over whether to scrap current school funding formulas.

Kansas legislators feel the calm before taxes, school funding and pension storm

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:43:47 GMT

Tax reform, school funding and KPERS changes are just a few of the most controversial measures legislators expect to tackle.

Kansas senators vow to press for rainy day savings

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:47:25 GMT

Twenty eight Kansas Senators pledge to vote for a rainy-day savings amendent to state constitution.

Taxpayer savings from statehouse copper scrap are in question

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:07:54 GMT

Volatile markets and uncertainty about quality cloud estimated cost-savings

Boeing's Kansas cut-back pains may be blunted

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:22:10 GMT

Company, state officials look for time and potential new commercial aircraft business to ease the trauma of 2,160 lost jobs.

Open-government advocates find Kansas' local reporting inadequate

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:36:03 GMT

Many cities, counties and schools trail state standards for government transparency, Sunshinereview.org reports.

Hundreds pack candidate events on Iowa caucus eve

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:17:53 GMT

IowaPolitics.com, which is affiliated with KansasReporter, wraps up Hawkeye state election coverage as Iowans prepare for the first vote in the 2012 Presidential campaigns.

Kansas jobs, taxes and the economy dominated 2011 statehouse debates

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:50:55 GMT

Same issues also expected to top 2012 headlines, plus redistricting will be thrown into the mix.