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State Government September 19, 2025 - 10:15 am

Kansas legislators question business and affordable housing tax credit programs over data and costs

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

Two tax credit program audits were met with skepticism from the Legislative Post Audit committee, one because it lacked data about usage and the other about concerns the state will lose as much as $1 billion in income tax in the coming years.

State Government August 6, 2025 - 9:40 am

Housing progress in Kansas may slow with state, federal cuts to programs 

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

The housing industry in Kansas faces a rollback of funding on the state and federal levels, rising building costs, inflation and tariffs, which could affect the progress made to address a dire need for housing in communities across the state.

State News December 26, 2023 - 10:39 am

Infusion of state funding chips away at Kansas’ significant affordable housing shortage

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

A statewide study confirmed in 2021 that Kansas had an insufficient supply of reasonably priced housing. The crisis has undermined quality of life and restrained economic growth.

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