Kansas Republican Senate President Ty Masterson and Republican House Speaker, Dan Hawkins are touring the state to promote their plan for a flat state income tax rate. They say their plan to implement the same tax rate for all Kansans, regardless of income, will save everybody money. The pair were in Topeka recently to speak to the Kansas Chapter of Americans for Prosperity. House Republicans plan to introduce their tax plan during the next legislative session.
Democratic Governor Laura Kelly vetoed legislation for the tax rate last session, citing concerns it would benefit wealthy Kansans over others and cost the state more. Kelly says her position won’t change on the rate proposal, but says she has offered to negotiate various tax cuts with Republican leaders.
