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Big Changes Ahead for Kansas

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:32:22 +0000

The Wall Street Journal recently took notice of the flurry of activity in Kansas surrounding the state legislature and proposed income tax cuts. With an aggressive Senate bill waiting on Governor Sam Brownback to sign, the Governor has promised to sign the Senate bill unless more negotiations are made. The Senate bill would cut the top tax rate from 6.45% to 4.9%, possibly the largest proportional tax cut in Kansas history. Read more about how the Senate inadvertently sent this potentially historic bill to Gov. Brownback’s desk.

Governor Fallin Fights for OK Citizens

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:13:17 +0000

Late last week, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin went to bat for the efforts to reform the state income tax. After Kansas put the pressure on by sending a tax cutting bill to the desk of Governor Brownback, Gov. Fallin said, “That’s been one of my big concerns in talking about reducing our income taxes, is that other states around the nation are becoming more competitive by reducing their income tax. We need to have a tax reduction this year. We need to simplify our tax code. I’m going to keep pushing up until the last minute.”

Click here for more on Oklahoma’s efforts to cut their income tax. Click here to join us in our fight to improve Missouri’s economy and cut state income taxes for our hard-working residents.

3.7 billion tax cut plan passes Kansas House

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:30 +0000

This past Wednesday the Kansas House passed a $3.7 billion tax cut that will go a long way to help grow the state’s economy. This success for the state of Kansas puts even more pressure on Missouri to reform our state’s income tax as we compete with our neighbors to attract businesses. Read here for more on the specifics of Kansas’ income tax reform bill that will now go to Gov. Brownback’s desk.

Important Legislation Will Hit Floor Before End of Session

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:19:25 +0000

As the Kansas Legislature nears the end of session, one very important bill has emerged from both the House and the Senate. That bill is the Gov. Brownback-approved measure to cut income taxes for Kansas residents. Now that a House-Senate conference committee has worked out the differences between the two bills, “The final bill is poised for a floor vote in both chambers.” Specific measures of this bill, like a drop in the tax rate from 3.5 to 3 percent for single workers earning less than $15,000 a year, are outlined here.

States Lining Up to Improve Economy

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:06:24 +0000

We have seen the popularity of income tax reform here in Missouri, but let’s not forget that we are only one of many states working to stimulate our state’s economy through tax reform. Read this article on how a number of nearby states are using different routes to achieve tax reform.

Kansas Lawmakers Finish Edits to New Tax Reform Plan

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:55:38 +0000

Lawmakers are working late to make sure economic growth comes to Kansas in the form of income and sales tax reform. While this proposal has been modified from the previous version, it would still bring positive change to the state. Governor Brownback is in support of this bill that will stimulate the state’s economy.

Brownback Continues to Fight for Kansas

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:41:52 +0000

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback continues to fight to grow his state’s economy. His proposed plan to cut both the income tax and the sales tax is expected to reach the Kansas Senate for a vote within the next two weeks. Gov. Brownback has been tireless in making sure the plan stands up to all attacks and truly benefits all the residents of Kansas. Read more to find out just how beneficial this proposal would be to the residents of Kansas.

Statement on Possible Appeal of Cole County Ruling

admin — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:44:36 +0000

(Jefferson City, MO) Travis H. Brown, a Missouri citizen and taxpayer on behalf of Let Voters Decide, issued this statement upon news of the Cole County Judge Joyce ruling:

“This ruling disrespects Missouri’s balanced budget amendment and the General Assembly’s role with this measure. We had hoped that any opinion on the dispute over the growth future of Missouri would in fact be written by the Judge, not just the opposing trial attorney. We are reviewing the errors contained in the Judgment and will review all of our options, including appealing this decision to the appellate courts.”

Travis H. Brown Talks Taxes in OK

Brooke Foster — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:13:50 +0000

The “Race to Zero” includes plenty of competitors. Kansas, Oklahoma, and – of course – Missouri are all seriously considering elimination of the individual income tax.

With each passing day, the conversation grows. Let Voters Decide President Travis H. Brown spoke about Missouri’s work to eliminate our state’s income tax, at the invitation of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs.

Said Brown:

“The state of Texas remained first [in growth] since 1999, and this was among all senior executives that were responsible for relocating their business above a certain threshold and the top reason when asked why the state of Texas is number one was tax climate.”

Oklahoma’s state public radio station, KOSU, reported on the event that drew lawmakers from around the nation. Clearly, the personal income tax (or lack thereof) is a huge factor when businesses and families choose to relocate to a different state.

Residents of Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma are becoming increasingly aware of what states like Texas and California have known for years: lower tax rates bring more growth. Growth brings jobs. And, in a still-recovering economy such as ours, the time for growth is now. Stay up-to-date on the progress of Let Voters Decide by bookmarking our site.

One Small Step for Maine

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:49:34 +0000

Earlier this week, Maine Governor Paul LePage made clear his goal to eliminate his state’s income tax before he leaves office. His current proposal to eliminate taxes on pension income will be introduced to the Appropriations Committee in their public hearing on Wednesday, March 21. Gov. LePage believes this step is important in his goal to eliminate state income tax for the state of Maine. Read more on how Maine is joining the growing list of states invested in making their state grow.