Bill increasing tax credits for private schools defeated at end of session


by Mississippi Today

Mississippi Today— Private schools have been receiving the state tax credit money since 2020 with limited accountability on how the money is spent.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser—Bill seeking cigarette tax increases deferred this session. A state House bill that sought to increase taxes on cigarettes and vape products to bolster funds for cancer research will not make it to the governor’s desk this year.

Reading Eagle—Schuylkill Haven schools tentative budget has no tax increase. Officials also discussed renovations to the middle school, and the founding of an archery club.

KSNT News—Kansas gov. vetoes tax bills, calls for special session. TOPEKA (KSNT) - Governor Laura Kelly (D-Kansas) announced she is vetoing three bills Thursday dealing with the state's tax plan. Kelly is vetoing House Substitute for Senate Bill 37, House Bill 2096 and House Bill 2097. In her announcement, she said a special legislative session will be announced next week to discuss the delivery of []