TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly’s plan to “Axe the Food Tax” continues to garner widespread support from Kansans across the state.
Kansas is one of seven states in the nation that fully taxes groceries. Kansas’ food sales tax rate is 6.5%, the second-highest rate in the country. Governor Kelly’s plan cuts the state sales tax on groceries to zero and saves the average Kansas family of four $500 a year.
Here’s what they’re saying:
Eliminating Kansas' sales tax on food could save a family of 4 more than $500 a year. I have my pen ready to sign a bill that does just that. Call your legislator now and urge them to #AxetheFoodTax. https://t.co/1JdAtnq9Cu pic.twitter.com/9MeY1LLI5O
— Governor Laura Kelly (@GovLauraKelly) March 22, 2022
[VIDEO] “No one should struggle to put food on the table because of the high food tax. It takes a toll on our local businesses as we try to keep our workforce in Kansas and it’s harmful to our economy. Eliminating the state’s food tax will make a big difference for Kansas families.”
-Governor Laura Kelly
As a father of three, Luis Estrada knows how much eliminating the state sales tax on food could help him and his family financially. Let's give hard-working Kansans a break and #AxetheFoodTax. pic.twitter.com/D5mG0PjzuX
— Governor Laura Kelly (@GovLauraKelly) March 18, 2022
[VIDEO] “I’m Luis Estrada, a resident of Shawnee County and a father of three. I am urging that my state representatives help eliminate the state sales tax on groceries. This will give relief to every Kansan, no matter if you’re rural, urban single, married, or how many kids you have.”
-Luis Estrada, Unite Kansas
The pandemic led to higher prices for a number of items we buy every week, including groceries, and Kansans need relief. That's why @DavidHaleyKS wants to #AxetheFoodTax.🪓 pic.twitter.com/UNh0xQLmj5
— Governor Laura Kelly (@GovLauraKelly) March 23, 2022
[VIDEO] “The pandemic led to higher prices for a number of items we buy every week and Kansans need relief. Eliminating the state tax on food lowers grocery bills and puts money back in the pockets of every Kansan.”
– Senator David Haley, District 4
[VIDEO] “Eliminating the state tax on food lowers grocery bills and puts money back in the pocket of every Kansan.”
-Becca Spielman, YWCA Northeast Kansas
[VIDEO] “There’s absolutely no reason our legislators can’t eliminate this as soon as possible. It just makes common sense. Now is the time to axe the food sales tax.”
-Rep. Mary-Lynn Poskin, District 20
@Poskin4KS and David Poskin know that eliminating the sales tax on food is going to give their family and all Kansans financial relief. Urge your legislator today to #AxetheFoodTax.🪓 pic.twitter.com/44JYJ6j78G
— Governor Laura Kelly (@GovLauraKelly) March 28, 2022
[VIDEO] “Kansas has one of the highest state sales tax rates in the nation. Now is the time to ‘Axe the Food Tax.’”
– Rep. Ponka-We Victors, District 103
Kansas has one of the highest food sales tax rates in the nation. That's why Rep. Ponka-We Victors wants to #AxetheFoodTax.🪓 pic.twitter.com/AbleaKawNC
— Governor Laura Kelly (@GovLauraKelly) March 23, 2022
[VIDEO] “A complete elimination of the food sales tax benefits every Kansan. That’s right, every Kansan will save with this complete elimination of the food sales tax. Join me in calling for your legislators to ‘Axe the Food Tax.’”
-Rep. Linda Featherston, District 16
A total elimination of the state's sales tax on food benefits every Kansan. That's why Rep. Linda Featherston is asking people to call their legislators and urge them to #AxetheFoodTax.🪓 pic.twitter.com/IOuJ0tCY3C
— Governor Laura Kelly (@GovLauraKelly) March 24, 2022
