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January 7, 2013 
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ICYMI...
what happened at KPI over the past week:

Local governments fear Kansas' state budget shortfall repercussions - Topeka Capital-Journal
At the end of November, the Legislative Department revised its projections for the fiscal year that begins July 2013, adding $30 million. The bad news? That still left the state with a projected $295 million shortfall...

Brownback's Dilemma: How to Balance the Kansas Budget After Massive Tax Cuts - Stateline 
How to Balance the Kansas Budget After Massive Tax Cuts - Stateline
In 2012, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback succeeded in winning large income tax cuts for individuals and small businesses, a victory that conservatives nationally hailed as a model for fiscal and economic policy. In 2013, Brownback might well ask for a tax increase...

KPI Blog - The Fiscal Cliff in History
What does the pending "fiscal cliff" look like within the context of America's tax history.

KPI Blog - No Need for Sales Tax Increase in 2013
With lots of print ink being spilled about raising sales taxes, does Kansas really need more revenue?

E-News - December 24, 2012
Last week's edition of the weekly E-News.

The Policy Rundown...
A look at the policy debate in Kansas:
 

Governor sets sights on boosting reading - KSALLink


Largest Kansas wind farm now fully operational - Wichita Eagle 

Old farm bill extended as special interests worry anew about future - Wichita Eagle 

LIQUOR LAWS - Kansas City Week in Review - Kansas City Public Television

Kansas Legislature's Leaders Promise Less Conflict - KAKE-TV

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