2018 KS Governor's race: on Budget & Economy

Greg Orman: Economic development plan instead of lazy tax cuts

Orman, competing against four candidates in the Kansas race for governor, said relying on broad state tax reductions, as Kansas did with income taxes under former Gov. Sam Brownback, was a "lazy" approach to economic expansion. "Simply cutting taxes across the board and hoping for the best ignores many important elements that drive growth," Orman said.

Secretary of State Kris Kobach, the Republican nominee, proposed income and sales tax cuts paired with a cap on property taxes. Democratic nominee Laura Kelly plans to focus on investment in education and has derided the state's sales tax on food.

Wink Hartman: Run Kansas like a business

Wink Hartman: Low balanced budget without political gridlock

Ron Estes: We returned $65 million to Kansans to help grow the economy

Estes said, "Four years ago when we had the clean sweep bus tour we elected Republicans all up and down the ballot statewide and federal. In those four years we've returned over $65 million to Kansans so they can help grow the economy in Kansas." He said the governor and legislature worked to improve the pension system in the state.

He said, "I'm a CPA. I have 32 years of directly relevant insurance experience for this job," he began. "If you want somebody who understands business and how to bring good business practices to this incredibly important insurance department. I'm your man."