Prices continue to rise. At the grocery store, the gas pump, in rent and utility bills—Kansans’ wallets are hurting, and we have yet to see any relief. Just the other day, I received my new property tax appraisal—my home value increased by almost 15%! Since January 2021, the average Kansas household has spent $33,275 more due to inflation. That could have been a new car, a down payment on a house, two years of daycare, or college tuition.

In 2024, Republicans campaigned on lowering prices and taxes for everyday people. They won based on those promises, but have yet to follow through on those promises. For example, TJ Rose claimed that one of his top goals was to lower taxes. Mike Thompson, on his website, said he voted to lower property taxes and reduce income taxes on families. After the election, Kansas Republicans stated that property tax relief was a priority. Yet, despite controlling both Legislative chambers by huge margins, they have failed to deliver any tangible support for working families. Meanwhile, corporations and the wealthiest Kansans continue to benefit from a tax system that favors them over the middle class.

The Kansas Legislature plans to end their work early this year, which doesn’t leave much time to get legislation passed. So, what has the Kansas Legislature done to help hardworking Kansas families? Not much.