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Bigger changes are considered by Kansas legislators


Tax climate changes little for Kansas businesses in 2011
www.kansasreporter.org
Tax Foundation rating of state's business friendly tax policies advances, but Kansas remains in the middle of national and regional rankings.
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Studies & Anaylisis
The Secret to Low Taxes - KPI Analysis.pdf
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An analysis of spending and taxation levels amongst the individual states.
KPI Paper - Major Structural Deficits Looming In Kansas.pdf
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KPERS and Medicaid spending, especially with the implementation of ObamaCare, threaten to crowd out spending on other state priorities or force dramatic tax increases.
KPI Analysis - Tax Reform Is About Job Creation.pdf
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An analysis of how lower taxes are creating more jobs in other states around the country. What does this mean for Kansas and what can we learn from our neighbors?
KPI Paper - Legal Authority to Modify the KPERS.pdf
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There are two primary contraints
on the ability of the Kansas legislature to modify
benefits under KPERS.
KPI Paper - Legal Authority to Adjust State Pension Plans.pdf
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A paper exploring the legal authority and case law history for changing public pension obligations.
KPI Paper - A Budget Stabilization Plan For Kansas.pdf
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Examines Kansas' current budget situation and how state spending would operate under a 'rules-based' spending plan.
KPI Paper - A Comprehensive Reform of the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System.pdf
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An honest look at the funding crisis in KPERS and possible reforms.
Kansas Policy Institute - County Budget Study July 2010.pdf
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Visit our Data Warehouse to view a breakdown of spending for each county.
Williams Economic Growth.pdf
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Positioning Kansas for Economic Growth with Competitive Tax Policies” shows how Kansas’ tax policies compare with neighboring states and recommends how tax policy can be used to position the state to be more competitive for job creation and retention
State Analysis.pdf
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A Kansas Policy Institute Investigation into state fund balances led to the discovery of 1,658 funds with total unencumbered balance of nearly $2 billion.