GOP leaders still can't overcome the Kansas governor's veto to enact big tax cuts
Time:2024-05-21 11:53:13 Source:politicsViews(143)
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican legislators narrowly failed again Monday to enact a broad package of tax cuts over Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto, making it likely that lawmakers would end their second annual session in a row without major reductions.
The state Senate voted 26-14 to override Kelly’s veto of a package of income, sales and property tax cuts worth about $1.5 billion over the next three years, but that was one vote short of the necessary two-thirds majority. Three dissident Republican senators joined all 11 Democratic senators in voting no, dashing GOP leaders’ hopes of flipping at least one of them after the House voted 104-15 on Friday to override Kelly’s veto.
The governor called the tax plan “too expensive,” suggesting it would lead to future budget problems for the state. Kelly also told fellow Democrats that she believes Kansas’ current three personal income tax rates ensure that the wealthy pay their fair share. The plan would have moved to two rates, cutting the highest rate to 5.55% from 5.7%.
Previous:Student fatally shot, suspect detained at Georgia's Kennesaw State University
Next:Trump accepts a VP debate but wants it on Fox News. Harris has already said yes to CBS
You may also like
- Ricky Stenhouse punching Kyle Busch could lead to suspension
- DEAR JANE: My best friend invited me on vacation with her
- French air traffic controllers cancel a strike but Paris flights are still disrupted
- Atletico Madrid battles Athletic Bilbao for 4th place in Spain and last Champions League berth
- Tom Brady and Jay
- Not every WNBA draft pick will make her team's roster. Here's why
- Revealed: The 5 popular brands responsible for the most plastic pollution in the world
- After 4 decades in music and major vocal surgery, Jon Bon Jovi is optimistic and still rocking
- Six killed in a 'foiled coup' in Congo, the army says