Kansas Guv Kelly Stays Losing 'Axe Food Tax' Fight With Republicans

Alternate headline . . .

PARTISAN SLAP FIGHTING KEEPS GROCERY PRICES HIGH FOR PLEBS!!!

Here's the damage . . .

The bill failed in the House 48 to 74, leaving Kansas with the second highest food tax in the nation.

House Bill 2487, better known as Governor Laura Kelly’s “Axe the Food Tax” plan, would have eliminated the 6.5% state sales tax on groceries.

The Kansas House Democrats tweeted about today’s vote saying, “All Democrats and 10 Republicans voted to move forward with tax relief to families. 74 Republicans voted against”.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Kansas bill to 'axe the food tax' is rejected

WYANDOTTE COUNTY, Kan. (KCTV) - A bill that would save Kansans money on their grocery receipt was shot down today. House Bill 2487, better known as Governor Laura Kelly's "Axe the Food Tax" plan, would have eliminated the 6.5% state sales tax on groceries.