The financial health of our state relies not only the ability of policymakers to effectively manage the state’s budget, but also on the ability of Kansans to effectively manage their personal finances. Though Kansas schools work to incorporate financial literacy into their curriculum, teachers report that more training is needed for them to effectively teach personal financial literacy. By placing a $1 surcharge on car title and payday loans made in Kansas, we can fund professional development for Kansas teachers to obtain the training they need to effectively educate school-age children on consumer finance issues. With comprehensive training for teachers, future generations of Kansans will have the skills they need to make wise financial decisions. Download the brief

Tax TransparencyThe democratic process works best when citizens have transparent access to information about how their tax dollars are being spent. Right now, the KanView Web site, which was created to provide that transparency to Kansas taxpayers, only shows half of the state spending picture. The state’s Tax Expenditure Report details indirect spending made by the state through tax exemptions and credits. By making this report available through KanView, we can increase transparency to Kansas taxpayers and ultimately enhance accountability in our state spending. Download the brief