• Big revenues don’t excuse big government spending

    Big revenues don’t excuse big government spending0

    It seems fitting that the spookiest month of the year is brought in with something scary: the allure of big government spending! However, last month, Kansas exceeded its tax revenue expectations by $234.9 million. As this year’s election grows closer, big promises about what to do with the ever-growing stack of state cash keep coming

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  • Excess tax collections are not good for taxpayers

    Excess tax collections are not good for taxpayers0

    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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