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2021 Legislator Briefing Book also has good value for taxpayers 0
- Tax & Spending
- January 14, 2021
Our 2021 Legislator Briefing Book is designed to give legislators and taxpayers a quick-reference guide that provides background and perspective on state spending, tax facts, economic conditions, and K-12 education. It’s all government data, but much of it is hard to find. And the data often contradicts what you’ve heard from media and government officials. READ MORE

2019 state payroll: $2.17 billion, up 5%0
- Tax & Spending
- May 19, 2020
State agencies and universities spent $2.17 billion on payroll during the 2019 calendar year, including $34.9 million on overtime. Total pay increased by 5% and overtime jumped 15%. Total pay and overtime for every state employee are available on KansasOpenGov.org. KU Athletic Director Jeff Long tops the list of the 20 highest-paid employees, at a
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