Kansas State Government

Each year, Kansas creates dozens of new laws that directly affect you. How schools are funded. How much we pay in taxes. How crimes are defined. Kansas has 165 lawmakers in the House and Senate in addition to the governor. Keeping track of what they do is a lot. That’s why The Beacon is here to track what’s happening. 

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KEY STATS

$27bil

Kansas spends nearly  $30 billion a year in state and federal funds. Government spending has increased more than 50% since 2019.

19 vetos

Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed 19 bills during the past session. Several of those were overridden amid political squabbling.

2mil

For the first time in Kansas history, more than 2 million people turned out to vote in the 2024 election. We’re here to help you stay informed and cast your votes with confidence.

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