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Jack Harvel
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Reporter, Topeka Capital-Journal
Topeka, Bend
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Not sure yet. I'm happy to listen but a man's got to know his limitations.
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By Jason Alatidd Verified, Jack Harvel Verified| Topeka Capital-Journal Verified Kansas politicians have a budget problem to figure out. New revenue projections show the state government budget faces a $731 million hole in four years, at the end of fiscal year 2029. The budget hole comes after a series of massive tax cuts in recent years, a limited appetite to reduce spending and a torrent of COVID-era federal funding that has dried up. The new estimates were released April 17, a week after lawmakers adjourned for the year.
By Jack Harvel Verified| Topeka Capital-Journal Verified Kansas state employees are slated for pay raises, with amounts varying based on current salary and market rate. Unclassified employees not covered by the market survey will receive merit-based raises from a designated pool. Certain state employees, including judges, legislators and some school personnel, are excluded from the pay raises.
By Jack Harvel Verified, Jason Alatidd Verified| Topeka Capital-Journal Verified Kansas Republicans overrode the governor's veto to enact a flat income tax plan. The flat tax will gradually reduce income tax rates to a single rate of 4% based on economic benchmarks. While Republicans campaigned on property tax cuts, the enacted relief was minimal. Democrats criticized the flat tax as regressive and a return to the "failed Brownback tax experiment."Debate continues on whether the new laws are fiscally responsible and deliver on promises made to voters.
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Topeka Capital-Journal
Located in Topeka, Kansas, The Topeka Capital-Journal is the oldest and largest media outlet in Northeast Kansas and the area's most trusted source of news and information since 1879. In addition to a printed daily newspaper, The Capital-Journal also has a dynamic website — www.cjonline.com. The Capital-Journal has won numerous prestigious journalism awards including a Pulitzer Prize in 1973.
Topeka, Kansas, United States
+1 785-295-1111
Founded: 1879