"Kansas Gov. Kelly and Republicans Reach Compromise on Tax Bill Amid Fiscal Challenges"

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has backed a tax-relief bill negotiated by a Republican-led committee, which includes ending the food sales tax early, exempting all Social Security benefits from income tax, expanding the residential property tax exemption, increasing the standard deduction for income tax purposes, and cutting the top income tax rate. The bill, not yet voted on by the House or Senate, represents a compromise between the two chambers' differing tax policies and is expected to provide substantial tax relief for all Kansans. The bill also includes additional tax breaks for telecommunications infrastructure, custom meat processing services, and various exemptions for disabled veterans and elderly Kansans.