Kansas gubernatorial candidates questioned on property tax, data centers, goals

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: August 28, 2026

Words: 928

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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OLATHE — Candidates for governor fielded business and economic questions Thursday, exchanging barbs about the “property tax crisis,” encouraging economic growth and steps to filling workforce needs.

The Kansas Chamber hosted the forum, giving candidates seven minutes to answer questions asked by Eric Stafford, chamber president and CEO.

Senate President Ty Masterson, an Andover Republican running for governor, said everywhere he has been in the state, property taxes are the No. 1 issue. …

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