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Kansas Office of the Governor 'Axing Your Taxes' Newsletter: March 9, 2023

Government and Politics

March 10, 2023

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. TAKE ACTION.

Call your legislator today and urge them to pass Governor Kelly's "Axing Your Taxes" three-part plan. Passing this legislation would save Kansans more than $500 million over the next three years. Let them know how this would impact you and your family directly. It's time to push this bill over the finish line once and for all.

Find your legislator here

ICYMI

Gov. Kelly's "Axing Your Taxes plan provides essential relief for all Kansans

KEY QUOTE: "The “Axing Your Taxes” plan is estimated to save Kansas over $500 million over the next three years. At this moment, we can put money back in the pockets of hardworking families without raising taxes on low income or middle-class Kansans. There is no reason not to."

  • Cutting sales taxes on food, feminine hygiene products and diapers will make trips to the grocery store more affordable for families struggling with inflation.
  • Cutting taxes on social security for our seniors and providing a four-day tax holiday in August as students head back to school will ease the burden on other vulnerable populations. 
  • Kansas has the financial resources, we have our deeply ingrained sense of fairness, we have the same pioneer grit that helped us to settle this state. We must meet this head on so that Kansans are not forced to opt between food and health care, utilities, or emergency costs. Fully eliminating the food sales tax is the first and best step in taking care of those in need.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

"Gov. Kelly’s plan won’t bankrupt our state or steal essential funds from education, infrastructure projects or essential services. It will provide real tax relief to Kansas families." -Joan Wagnon, Former Kansas Representative.