Burghart Steps Down After Tax Legacy

After four decades in tax policy and seven years leading Kansas’ Department of Revenue, Secretary Mark Burghart is retiring July 31 — leaving behind a legacy of modernizing the DMV, recovering $1.8 billion in unpaid taxes, and stopping $250 million in fraudulent refunds. Praised by Governor Laura Kelly for his integrity and leadership through the pandemic, Burghart’s deep roots in Topeka and decades of tax law teaching make his exit not just a transition, but the close of an era for Kansas’ financial backbone. 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/8e85d8bc84d0d319