Poor & Vulnerable

Catholic Conference Speaks to Moral Issues at Stake in Tax Reform

February 8, 2012 The Kansas Catholic Conference offered testimony today addressing the moral principles that should be adhered to as the Legislatures considers the many tax reform proposals before it.  Governor Brownback has proposed a significant overhaul of Kansas’ income tax code, which would include the elimination of most tax credits and a lowering of …

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SRS Announces Changes to Welare Programs

September 20, 2011 The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) has announced changes to the way it administers the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP), and Child Care Assistance programs.  The changes will be phased in over the next few months.

Legislature, SRS Debate Office Closures

August 5, 2011 A legislative committee is seeking further information on the closure of nine offices by the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.  The Department contends that it is merely complying with the Legislature’s mandate to apply administrative cuts and that the closures are the most cost-effective way to manage reduced funding levels …

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House Committee Scales Back Earned Income Tax Credit for Low-Income Workers

March 18, 2011 The House Taxation Committee this week approved legislation scaling back the Earned Income Tax Credit.  The Earned Income Tax Credit is a refundable federal income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families.  The state has its own credit which piggybacks onto the federal credit. When the credit exceeds …

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Crisis Pregnancy Funding in Stronger Position Than Past Years

February 19, 2011 The Catholic News Agency recently took a look at Kansas’ Stan Clark Pregnancy Maintenance Initiative, which provides women facing challenging pregnancies with a support system, including counseling on alternatives to abortion.  Catholic Charities is the primary provider of these critically important services that help women, often low-income, choose life.

Kansas Catholic Conference Testifies on Behalf of Crisis Pregnancy Program

February 11, 2011 Thursday, the Kansas Catholic Conference testified on behalf of the Stan Clark Pregnancy Maintenance Initiative, which provides women facing challenging pregnancies with a support system, including counseling on alternatives to abortion.  Catholic Charities is the primary provider of these critically important services that help women, often low-income, choose life.  The program has …

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