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Senate advances campaign finance bill raising contribution limits; debate highlights transparency concerns
Summary
The Kansas Senate advanced a campaign finance bill that raises contribution limits and adjusts reporting rules, with sponsors saying the changes reflect inflation and will strengthen party accountability.
The Kansas Senate advanced Senate substitute for House Bill 2054, a campaign finance measure that raises contribution limits to adjust for inflation and changes reporting thresholds.
Senator Thompson, who explained the bill, said contribution limits "haven't been raised in 35 years" and that inflation has left Kansas limits low compared with other states. The bill doubles or otherwise increases contribution caps for…
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