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*For Immediate Release:    *     
January 18, 2023
          
*Contact:    *     
Cassie Nichols
[email protected]

*Governor Kelly Shares How “Axing Your Taxes” Plan Helps Low-Income Kansans at Johnson County Clothing Bank*

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LENEXA* – Governor Laura Kelly today traveled to the Hillcrest Transitional Housing Clothing Bank in Lenexa to share how her “Axing Your Taxes” plan impacts low-income families. That plan includes a push to immediately ‘axe the tax’ [ [link removed] ] on groceries and eliminate the state sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products; create [ [link removed] ] an annual sales tax holiday for school supplies; and cut taxes [ [link removed] ] on social security for retirees.

“Taxes on groceries and other basic necessities exacerbate income inequality, because lower-income Kansans spend a higher share of their income on those taxes than wealthier Kansans,” *Governor Laura Kelly said.* “By Axing the Tax on basics, we’ll put money back in the pockets of Kansans who need it most.”

The Hillcrest Transitional Housing Clothing Bank helps homeless families become self-sufficient contributors to society through education and directly addressing the life situation of families in their care. Governor Kelly was joined by Hillcrest’s leadership team.

"Hillcrest Transitional Housing clients are successful, but still need just a little economic relief to end that treacherous cycle of poverty," *said Tom Lally, President and CEO of Hillcrest Transitional Housing.* "The sales tax relief proposed by Governor Kelly today at the Hillcrest Lenexa thrift store provides that little bit of economic relief for homeless families and youth to be successful in their journey toward self-sufficiency."

Governor Kelly’s remarks as prepared can be found here [ [link removed] ].

Photos from this “Axing Your Taxes” announcement for media use can be found below.


* Governor Kelly with Hillcrest Team [ [link removed] ]
* Governor Kelly speaking [ [link removed] ]
* Governor Kelly shaking hands at clothing bank [ [link removed] ]

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