How The New Women's Caucus Helped Shape A Tax Compromise

KCUR | By Sam Zeff,

Matt Hodapp

Published June 15, 2017 at 4:28 PM CDT

For a while, it seemed as though it would be a long time before Kansas lawmakers came up with a tax plan that could pass. Just when it seemed the impasse was at its worst, the Women's Caucus stepped up with a plan that led to a compromise.

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Stephanie Clayton, R-Overland Park, Kansas House of Representatives
Cindy Holscher, D-Olathe, Kansas House of Representatives
Monica Murnan, D-Pittsburg, Kansas House of Representatives

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