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A Self-Imposed Spending Cap for the Legislature

The Kansas State Legislature is spending out of control. What does this really cost Kansans?

Lawmakers are continuously pressured to increase spending. In his policy paper, “Now More Than Ever: The Need for a Self-Imposed Spending Cap for the Legislature,” Jonathan Williams discusses spending levels and encourages legislators to self-impose a cap. Read the news release and Jonathan's editorial regarding spending levels in Kansas.

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How fast does our state spend money? Since July 1, 2008 for FY 2008-09 How is this money spent? Visit kansas.gov/kanview for details.

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How fast does our state spend money?
Since July 1, 2008 for FY 2008-09

How is this money spent? Visit kansas.gov/kanview for details.

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Advocating Sound Policy
Seven Principles of Sound Public Policy to make us a stronger, freer, more prosperous people. State spending has increased 66% since 1992. Read more... Since 1990 enrollment in USD 259 has remained flat. Read more... Expanding SCHIP hurts children. Read more... KS per pupil spending has increased 93% sine 1993. Read more... Health Care reform should empower individuals and energize markets. Read more... Virtual learning offers alternative for all students. Read more... Employer mandates are a regressive tax on workers and families. Read more...

Advocating Sound Policy

Seven Principles of Sound Public Policy to make us a stronger, freer, more prosperous people.
State spending has increased 66% since 1992. Read more...
Since 1990 enrollment in USD 259 has remained flat. Read more...
Expanding SCHIP hurts children. Read more...
KS per pupil spending has increased 93% sine 1993. Read more...
Health Care reform should empower individuals and energize markets. Read more...
Virtual learning offers alternative for all students. Read more...
Employer mandates are a regressive tax on workers and families. Read more...

Last Updated on Jul 24, 2008

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