Burghart Steps Down After Seven Years

After seven years leading Kansas’ Department of Revenue, Secretary Mark Burghart is stepping down July 31, 2026. Praised by Governor Laura Kelly for his integrity and dedication, Burghart— a Topeka native with decades of tax law expertise— oversaw major modernizations, recovered nearly $1.8 billion in delinquent taxes, blocked $250 million in fraud, and slashed driver’s license wait times. He leaves behind a stronger, more efficient department, thanking staff for their resilience through pandemic challenges and beyond. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b566886405e73e1c