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Radical Life urges sales-tax exemption, says program shortens foster-care stays
Summary
Director Lindsay Smith and program alumni told the tax committee House Bill 24-75 would help Radical Life Inc. cover growing operating costs; proponents asserted the program reduces foster-care duration and saves the state money, while the Department of Revenue presented a small fiscal estimate (~$4,600 in FY2027).
House Bill 24-75 would exempt purchases and sales by Radical Life Inc., a nonprofit in Emporia that provides preventive services intended to strengthen families and reduce foster care placements, the Committee on Taxation heard.
Lindsay Smith, director of Radical Life, told the committee the group recently bought a building to expand operations and that the organization’s growing expenses make sales-tax relief meaningful.…
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