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State sales tax on groceries drops to zero Jan. 1
On Jan. 1, 2025, Kansans will no longer pay state sales tax on groceries. They will still pay city- and county-imposed taxes, but the current state tax of 2% will be reduced to zero.
State sales tax on groceries drops to zero Jan. 1
On Jan. 1, 2025, Kansans will no longer pay state sales tax on groceries. They will still pay city- and county-imposed taxes, but the current state tax of 2% will be reduced to zero.
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Gov. Laura Kelly predicts Democrats will break Republican supermajorities in Kansas Legislature
Gov. Laura Kelly expressed optimism a group of quality Democratic candidates and influence of her $2 million PAC would break the partisan supermajorities held by Republicans in both the House and Senate.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
How to cast your ballot on or before Election Day in Douglas County
Many important local and national offices will be decided Tuesday, Nov. 5. There are extra early voting locations and ballot dropboxes for this big election. Here’s how to cast your ballot early or on Election Day.
Meet the candidates for Kansas Senate District 19
Patrick Schmidt (D) and Tyler Wible (R), both of Topeka, shared the top issues motivating them to run to represent Kansas Senate District 19, their views on local control and much more.
Meet the candidates for Kansas Senate District 2
Incumbent Sen. Marci Francisco (D) will face David Miller (R) in the Nov. 5 general election for Kansas Senate District 2. Francisco shared her views on bodily autonomy, school financing and more.
Meet a candidate for Kansas Senate District 3
Democrat Dena Sattler is running to represent parts of Lawrence, southwestern Douglas County and three other counties included in Senate District 3. Sattler shared her views on reproductive care, school funding, gun safety and more.
Meet a candidate for Kansas House District 47
Democrat Mary T. Williams is running to represent parts of northwestern Douglas County and parts of Jackson and Jefferson counties included in Kansas House District 47. She shared her views on foster care, legalization of cannabis and more.
Meet a candidate for Kansas House District 42
Democrat Eddy Martinez is running to represent parts of Eudora and eastern Lawrence, Jefferson and Leavenworth counties included in House District 42. Martinez shared his perspective on property taxes, the “anti-woman agenda” and more.
