I figured it was either legislators increasing spending or the impact of disastrous federal policies such as Obamacare and other business-killing regulations and mandates.
I’m sure the liberals in KS are gleeful that they can fool people into believing tax cuts are harmful.
If states really wanted to boost their economy they would eliminate business taxes and privatize education at all levels. I know.. it won’t happen. But I can dream!
No, the legislature hasn't shown any reluctance to cut spending, it's just that revenue shortfalls are growing faster than they can cut. Though there was a lot of grumbling among the Republicans when Brownback cut $145 million from transportation.
I’m sure the liberals in KS are gleeful that they can fool people into believing tax cuts are harmful.
The problem seems to be that the jobs growth and the revenue stream just haven't materialized the way Brownback believed they would. I don't have an explanation why.
If states really wanted to boost their economy they would eliminate business taxes and privatize education at all levels.
Brownback's eliminated business taxes for small businesses and have slashed the taxes for other businesses. But the small businesses have not used the increased revenue to expand their workforce, and bigger businesses have not been hiring as well. As for education eliminating it is not only impossible but foolish as well. There is no alternative to the public schools given the number of students involved. Nor would it be financially possible for most people.