Phillip say over the last 10 years spending has gone up by $10Billion (Ty is not my guy)

 Yes, the claim is accurate for the state's total (all-funds) budget.

Kansas's total state spending (all funds, including state general fund, federal funds, and other sources) has grown by roughly $10 billion over the last ~7 years:

• Around FY 2018: All-funds spending was approximately $15.9–16.9 billion (actuals and budgets in that range).
• By FY 2025: All-funds spending reached ~$25–27 billion (e.g., enacted budgets around $25.1–25.4 billion, with some reports near $27 billion including projections).

This represents an increase of about $9–11 billion, or roughly 60–65% growth in total spending.

Key Details

• General Fund (SGF) portion (core state revenues, excluding much federal money): Grew from ~$6.6–7 billion in FY 2018 to ~$10.4–10.9 billion in FY 2025 — an increase of ~$3.5–4 billion.
• The larger jump comes in all-funds totals, driven by federal funds, special revenue, and post-COVID expansions in areas like education, human services, and public safety.

Kansas Policy Institute and other analyses note that General Fund spending alone rose ~64% from FY 2018 to FY 2025 (vs. ~27% inflation), with actual FY 2025 spending at ~$10.9 billion instead of an inflation-adjusted ~$8.4 billion.

Context

• Kansas population has been relatively flat, so this is mostly per-capita growth.
• Spending accelerated during/after COVID with federal aid and policy choices (e.g., education funding, human services). Recent budgets under Gov. Laura Kelly and the Legislature have continued year-over-year increases in most categories, though some FY 2026 proposals trimmed slightly.
• This has led to concerns about structural deficits ahead (projected shortfalls by FY 2028–2029 despite rainy-day funds), even with tax cuts.

The "10 billion" figure commonly circulated (e.g., in political posts) refers to the total all-funds budget, which did rise by that amount. Official sources like the Kansas Division of Budget, legislative reports, and nonpartisan trackers confirm the scale.

For the most precise numbers, check the Kansas Division of Budget’s Governor’s Budget Reports or Kansas OpenGov databank.