Kansas governor dangles plan for property tax relief, accuses Republicans of ‘lip service’

By: Sherman Smith

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 791

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday proposed a three-part plan to provide “a real and lasting solution” for property tax relief as lawmakers head back to Topeka to close out the legislative session.

First, she vetoed a bill that would have allowed a fraction of registered voters to overturn local property tax increases. Then, she dangled her offer, which includes $313 million in one-time tax credits for vehicle owners, $60 million in incentives for …

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