economic growth Archives - Kansas Policy Institute

Four Reasons for a Flat Tax 0
- Tax & Spending
- December 12, 2022
Over the last year, a “Flat Tax Revolution” kicked off with four states across the country enacting legislation to go down to a single personal income tax rate; Kansas, along with many states, has a graduated system whereby different income levels are taxed at different rates. The Sunflower State would likely benefit from joining those
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Kansas still 19,500 jobs below pre-pandemic levels 0
- Tax & Spending
- August 19, 2022
Topeka’s NBC outlet and the Kansas City Star pointed out the inaccuracy in Governor Laura Kelly’s recent claim: “I know that during the pandemic, that every place lost jobs, but we have restored those jobs and more.” A new month of Bureau of Labor Statistics data further undermines her claim. According to July’s job numbers,
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Excess tax collections are not good for taxpayers 0
- Tax & Spending
- August 4, 2022
Governor Laura Kelly is heralding tax collections exceeding expectations as a sign of “forward momentum” in the state’s economy, but that is a government-focused viewpoint. The economic data tells a different story for taxpayers. In July 2022, the state of Kansas took in a total tax revenue of $586.2 million, 27.8% greater than the estimates
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Saving Billions in Kansas Government Budgets 0
- Tax & Spending
- July 18, 2022
Mega-subsidies, property tax increases, and uncompetitive economics, oh my! From the local to the state level, legislators have the opportunity everywhere from government budgets to the next legislative session to make Kansas a more affordable and economically competitive state for families. Local Budgeting Cities, counties, school districts, and various other government budgets across Kansas are
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2022 Green Book 0
- Tax & Spending Research
- May 26, 2022
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Don’t Fumble Taxpayer Cash with Kansas Stadium Subsidies 0
- Tax & Spending
- May 24, 2022
Patrick Mahomes has taken the Chiefs to new heights with good decisions under pressure. Kansas taxpayers should follow his lead and be deeply skeptical of subsidies for a new stadium west of State Line Road. Both the Chiefs and their Truman Sports Complex neighbors the Royals see their stadium leases expire after the 2030-31 season,
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