AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTax Policy Shift: A new report finds states are leaning more on sales taxes while cutting income taxes more often, a move that policy groups say hits lower-income households harder. Kansas Courts & Schools: A ballot amendment to change Kansas Supreme Court selection could reshape rural communities and school funding, critics warn, by removing limits on campaign spending and political activity. Fraud Case: A Prairie Village woman pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $95,000 in Social Security benefits after her husband died, failing to report the payments were still coming. Local Media Wins: Kansas Association of Broadcasters awards highlighted Wichita State University’s KMUW and multiple Eagle Radio and Audacy wins, underscoring strong radio competition across the state. Food Safety Watch: The lettuce-linked cyclospora outbreak continues to disrupt restaurant sales, with Kansas among states flagged by federal health officials. Business & Tech: Topeka officials face questions after a private meeting tied to a proposed data center, raising concerns under Kansas open-meetings rules. Sports Business Angle: The Royals shut out the Twins 4-0 as trade-deadline chatter swirls around Kansas City’s next moves.
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