The tax changes approved last year with only Republican support and signed into law by Gov. Sam Brownback are being called the worst tax measures passed by a state in the last two years.

That’s according to an article in Governing magazine link textthat quotes right- and left-leaning financial experts.

Exempting from taxes pass-through income for business owners provides “an incentive to game the tax system without doing anything productive for the economy,” said Joseph Henchman with the Tax Foundation.

Nick Johnson with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities said the tax package “fails both vertical and horizontal equity tests.” And he said the size of the cut was so “jaw-dropping” it will prevent the state from making investments in education and infrastructure.