Sunflower State News

Ahead of the 2025 session of the Kansas Legislature, members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Kansas have expressed strong support for property tax cuts. According to NFIB's annual survey, over eighty-eight percent of its members are in favor of reducing the statewide property tax mill levy.

"Reducing Kansans’ tax burden is top of mind for small business owners, particularly when it comes to our state’s property taxes," stated NFIB State Director Dan Murray. "As Main Street continues to grapple with inflation, it’s incumbent on lawmakers to make our state’s tax code competitive with neighboring states and prioritize economic growth. Cutting taxes, ensuring greater transparency in our judicial system, and reducing the regulatory burden on start-up businesses would allow our family-owned businesses to do more of what they do best: invest in their employees, create new jobs, and keep our communities thriving. We will continue working with lawmakers to ensure Kansas remains a great place to own a small business."

The survey revealed additional findings: eighty-six percent believe that Kansas should require disclosure of third parties with financial interest in litigation; five percent oppose this requirement; and twenty-one percent remain undecided. Furthermore, sixty-two percent support waiving fines and penalties for first-time regulatory errors, while seventeen percent oppose such measures and twenty percent are undecided.

The Kansas Legislature convenes today, January 13, 2025.