TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is celebrating the end of the state's tax on groceries this week which is estimated to save taxpayers millions of dollars. The Office of the Governor issued a press release on Jan. 2 regarding the end of Kansas' sales tax on some food items. The tax was gradually reduced from its original 6.5% number in 2022 down to 0% as of Jan. 1, 2025. “The complete elimination of the state sales tax on food is a win for Kansas,” Kelly said. “By axing the food tax once and for all, the average family of four will save $500 per year on groceries. I’m proud that we’ve put more money back into Kansans’ pockets thanks to this commonsense legislation.” Kelly approved a bill in 2022 to bring the state sales tax rate down under the political slogan "Axe the Food Tax." Her office estimates that Kansans will save around $156 million due to the reduction in taxes from 2% in 2024 to 0% in 2025. Misconduct reports prompt calls for change at Haskell Indian Nations University Kansas' 6.5% state sales tax applied to food, food ingredients and some prepared food items. Shoppers now can expect to see two tax rates on receipts: one for qualifying purchases and another for all other items. For more Capitol Bureau news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MatthewLeoSelf