The state’s revenue picture is projected to brighten slightly, giving Republican lawmakers more ammo in pursuing a range of potential spending items in the weeks to come — most notably a series of tax cuts long coveted by conservatives. The twice-annual updates to the state’s fiscal forecast announced Tuesday showed Kansas’ budget and economic standing improving after the COVID-19 pandemic, although officials cautioned it has not yet reached pre-pandemic levels. “We certainly are progressing withcautiousoptimism,”Adam Proffitt, director of the budget office, said. “We think there is reason for optimism. The economy, certainly, is showing signs of improvement.”
Source: GC Telegram.
