Sebelius kept her pledge to perform a top-to-bottom audit of state government--an effort that uncovered $159 million in wasteful government spending. Governor Sebelius has balanced four state budgets in a row--all without tax increases, and all
while protecting education funding and other vital initiatives. Forbes magazine recently rated Kansas first among the fifty states for creating a climate of "economic freedom", where businesses face the fewest obstacles for establishing new enterprise.
Source: Campaign website, www.ksgovernor.com, "Issues"
Nov 7, 2006
Allow overdue taxes to be paid without penalty
The FAIR SHARE program we initiated last year also has paid big dividends. Too many Kansans owed back taxes and hadn't paid them for years.
Offering those citizens a one-time chance to pay what they owed without penalty generated almost $54 million in back taxes. That's money we never would have seen if we had simply continued our "business-as-usual" approach to tax collections.
Source: State of the State address to the Kansas Legislature
Jan 12, 2004
Modernize tax incentive programs for start-up businesses
Our Economic Revitalization plan includes a proposal to modernize our tax incentive programs to make them work better for the businesses they are designed to serve. Kansas will compete more effectively for jobs and attract companies that offer the best-
paying jobs. Under our plan, high potential start-up companies can sell their tax credits to already established businesses. It's a win-win situation: start-up businesses receive needed infusions of cash & already profitable Kansas companies save money.
Source: State of the State address to the Kansas Legislature
Jan 12, 2004
Create tax credit for rural business development
Our plan pays special attention to rural Kansas. It creates a Rural Business Development Tax Credit that will ensure that investments are made in viable job-producing businesses, many of which will be tied to agriculture. Our Revitalization Program also
extends funding for the Enterprise Facilitation program now nurturing businesses in 24 Kansas counties. So far, this program, which helps communities help themselves, has sparked the creation or expansion of nearly 70 businesses in rural areas.
Source: State of the State address to the Kansas Legislature
Jan 12, 2004
