OVERLAND PARK – Since taking office, Governor Kelly has led Kansas with fiscal responsibility by balancing the state budget, paying down state debate, and making unmatched investments into the state Rainy Day fund. This fiscal responsibility allowed Laura to cut taxes across the board, keeping more money in Kansans’ pockets. Over the next three years, Kansans will save collectively over $1 billion in tax savings.
“Throughout her first term, Governor Kelly fought to cut costs for families through common-sense tax cuts that will put money back in Kansans’ pockets,” campaign spokesperson Madison Andrus said. “Governor Kelly balanced the budget, fully funded schools, and cut taxes because she believes it is not an either/or: we can balance the budget and fund schools while responsibly cutting taxes. In her second term, Governor Kelly will work to provide more financial relief for Kansans through her fiscally responsible leadership.”
Laura brought Republicans and Democrats together to finally eliminate the food sales tax which will save Kansas families hundreds of dollars per year on groceries. Laura also cut property taxes for all Kansans, provided tax credits to teachers, and cut income taxes for disabled veterans.
Governor Laura Kelly announced the first part of her strategic blueprint for her second-term priorities, ‘The Road Ahead.’ Laura’s first part of the plan addresses how she’ll continue to save Kansans money, by proposing immediately eliminating the food sales tax, eliminating sales tax on basic necessities like diapers and feminine hygiene products, implementing a sales tax holiday for school supplies, and lowering taxes for Kansas seniors.
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