Studies & Analysis

The Secret to Low Taxes - KPI Analysis

An analysis of spending and taxation levels amongst the individual states.

Major Structural Deficits Looming In Kansas

KPERS and Medicaid spending, especially with the implementation of ObamaCare, threaten to crowd out spending on other state priorities or force dramatic tax increases.

More Kansas Jobs And Opportunities Through Lower Taxes

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?

Legal Authority to Modify the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System

There are two primary contraints on the ability of the Kansas legislature to modify benefits under KPERS.

Legal Authority to Adjust State Pension Plans

A paper exploring the legal authority and case law history for changing public pension obligations.

A Budget Stabilization Plan For Kansas

Examines Kansas' current budget situation and how state spending would operate under a 'rules-based' spending plan.

A Comprehensive Reform of the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System

An honest look at the funding crisis in KPERS and possible reforms.

Kansas County Budget Analysis - In Search of Efficient Government

Visit our Data Warehouse to view a breakdown of spending for each county.

Positioning Kansas for Economic Growth with Competitive Tax Policies

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

Analysis of State Unencumbered Fund Balance in Kansas

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.