Kansas' new Democratic governor vetoes GOP tax relief bill
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March 27, 2019
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas' new Democratic governor on Monday vetoed a tax relief bill approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature, arguing it would repeat an infamous fiscal experiment that failed under a GOP predecessor.
Top Republicans immediately condemned Gov. Laura Kelly's action as allowing an unlegislated tax increase and hurting the state's economy. The measure was aimed at preventing individuals and businesses from paying more in state income taxes because of changes in federal tax laws at the end of 2017.
Kelly's top priorities are boosting funding for public schools and expan...
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