Revenue department defends digital license‑plate costs as members ask why plates are mailed The Department of Revenue told the budget committee its license‑plate and credentialing requests are driven by increased production and distribution costs tied to the digital-plate program; members asked for fee-flow detail and historical cost comparisons for on‑site pickup versus mailing.

Kansas officials are defending the rising costs of digital license plates amid questions about mailing fees and production expenses.

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State revenue estimate shows slight growth in 2026, small dip projected for 2027; officials warn reserves will shrink The state consensus revenue estimating group reported a $10.22 billion receipt estimate for fiscal 2026 and a $10.133 billion initial estimate for fiscal 2027, and officials cautioned that receipts trail projected expenditures by hundreds of millions annually, drawing down the ending balance in out years.

Kansas' revenue forecast shows a modest growth for 2026, but a concerning dip is on the horizon for 2027, raising alarms about dwindling state reserves.

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