Kansas governor rejects Legislature's property tax bill as a 'false promise'

Kansas governor rejects Legislature's property tax bill as a 'false promise'

Gov. Laura Kelly says the Kansas Legislature needs to work collaboratively, rather than confrontationally, with cities and counties to devise a method of moderating property tax increases across Kansas. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)TOPEKA — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday vetoed a bill adopted by the Kansas Legislature to curtail rising property taxes by placing unprecedented restrictions on the ability of cities and counties t…

Kansas governor’s veto pen ends hope for property tax relief this year

(The Sentinel) -- Like most Democrats and some Republicans, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly claims to support property tax relief, but her veto of HB 2043 is just the latest instance in which she has sid...

Kansas governor rejects Legislature’s property tax bill as a ‘false promise’

Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday vetoed a bill adopted by the Kansas Legislature to curtail rising property taxes by placing unprecedented restrictions on the ability of cities and counties to increase spending, calling it a "false promise." Continue reading ...

Masterson vows work on property tax reform following Gov. Kelly's veto

A top Kansas Senate official running for governor said he’s disappointed that a bill to cap property tax increases failed to get Gov. Laura Kelly’s approval this week.