Stabilize Government Spending by Tying it to Economic Growth

Support a spending limit in Kansas's budgeting process!

Dear [Legislator's Name],

I urge you to support a smart spending limit to guide Kansas's budgeting process. Balancing the state budget each year against volatile revenue is challenging, often leading to policy instability and increased reliance on federal mandates that come with recession-related funds. A smart spending limit to balance over the medium term would create a more stable and predictable budgeting framework, protecting our state’s sovereignty and empowering the legislature.

Why This Matters:
Stabilize the Budget: A balance-over-the-medium-term spending limit smooths spending over economic cycles, reducing the impact of unpredictable revenue swings.

Reduce Federal Dependence: By adopting this approach, Kansas can decrease reliance on federal bailouts and mandates, ensuring greater control over our finances and policies in service of the people of Kansas instead of in compliance with DC.

The Path Forward:
Grow Reserve Funds: Avoid overspending and accumulate reserves during economic booms so the state can cover deficits during downturns.

Ensure Consistent Growth: Tie spending growth to a 5-year rolling average of Kansas’s GDP growth to maintain steady, predictable spending.

Please support the implementation of a smart spending limit to strengthen Kansas’s budgeting. This reform can help the legislature keep our state fiscally responsible and economically stable.
Thank you for your attention to this important issue.
I urge you to support a smart spending limit to guide Kansas's budgeting process. Balancing the state budget each year against volatile revenue is challenging, often leading to policy instability and increased reliance on federal mandates that come with recession-related funds. A smart spending limit to balance over the medium term would create a more stable and predictable budgeting framework, protecting our state’s sovereignty and empowering the legislature.

Thank you!

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I urge you to support a smart spending limit to guide Kansas's budgeting process. Balancing the state budget each year against volatile revenue is challenging, often leading to policy instability and increased reliance on federal mandates that come with recession-related funds. A smart spending limit to balance over the medium term would create a more stable and predictable budgeting framework, protecting our state’s sovereignty and empowering the legislature.

Your legislator needs to hear from you! Please take a moment to encourage them to support a spending limit in Kansas's budgeting process!