Other states are enjoying increases in revenue, but not Kansas.
“The U.S. Census Bureau released its annual survey of state government tax collections earlier this month, and the results show an overall growth in revenue. State tax revenue across the entire country increased 2.2 percent, up to $865 billion in fiscal year 2014 from $847 billion in 2013.
“Kansas had the third-largest percentage drop in total tax revenue during the same time period. According to the survey, the state’s revenue declined 3.8 percent, from $7.6 billion to $7.3 billion.”
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