Issue Position: Taxes

Issue Position

"Spending continues to grow. The state budget is fat and obese. Estimates and projections continue to demand more spending growth. The State of Kansas must change its habits and begin budgeting based off of prior years' actual revenue. Government just continues to spend more and demand more. Tax dollars should be spent fairly and equitably with no fraud, waste or abuse. Kansas has to compete with surrounding states. Raising taxes to solve our problems is poor vision and a short-term solution at best and will cost us private sector jobs. We have to address spending and prioritize dollars with a clear objective." Pyle added, "I have yet to meet a tax increase that I like. It is the family that needs to be empowered not the state. My record on taxes is clear."

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