Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Vetoes Major Tax Cut Bill, Citing Long-Term Costs
Governor Laura Kelly's veto of a significant tax reduction plan sets up a potential override battle in the state legislature, emphasizing fiscal sustainability over short-term gains.
- Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a comprehensive tax cut bill in Kansas, arguing it was financially unsustainable over the long term despite strong bipartisan support.
- The vetoed bill proposed consolidating Kansas' income tax brackets and included reductions in income, property, and sales taxes, projected to cost the state over $600 million annually.
- Republican leaders in Kansas are gearing up to challenge the veto, potentially without Democratic support, in a move that could have significant political repercussions.
- Kelly has proposed an alternative tax plan focusing on more modest rate reductions and maintaining three tax brackets to ensure fiscal stability.
- The ongoing tax cut debate in Kansas reflects wider national trends, with several states considering similar measures amid growing fiscal surpluses.
The Kansas City Star 
Americans for Tax Reform 
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