Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has announced a special legislative session beginning June 18th to address tax cuts. The move follows the Democratic governor’s veto of three Republican tax cut plans this year, leading to a high-stakes election-year battle with the GOP-controlled Kansas Legislature. Kelly emphasized her commitment to collaborating with the Legislature on responsible and sustainable tax cuts that maintain Kansas’ fiscal stability. Key issues include eliminating state income taxes on retirees’ Social Security benefits, reducing school property taxes, and eliminating the sales tax on groceries ahead of its scheduled expiration.