The Social Security Administration (SSA) plays a vital role in the financial well-being of millions of Americans, offering benefits to retirees, disabled individuals, and families of deceased workers.

Before 1985, Social Security benefits were not subject to federal taxes. Beneficiaries received their full amount without deductions. However, this changed, and now, for retirees with higher incomes, ...

Brownback says he intends to continue to push for economic improvement in Kansas by pressing on with policies including "our march to zero income taxes." Kansas is facing a budget deficit, but Gov.