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Homelessness is rising in Kansas and state lawmakers aren’t doing much to help
A bill in the Kansas Legislature would have provided millions of dollars to build homeless shelters across the state. But lawmakers let the bill stall in committee and left Topeka for the year without taking any meaningful action to address the growing problem.
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Pornhub blocks access to Kansas over new law requiring users to verify their age
Under a new Kansas law that took effect Monday, adult websites must verify that visitors are over the age of 18. Critics are concerned about internet users’ data privacy, and one of the world’s most popular websites has blocked access entirely in the state.
Kansas set to implement head-spinning collection of new laws packed into 101 bills
Kansans will awake to a new statutory landscape Monday after contents of 101 bills signed into law by Gov. Laura Kelly officially take effect.
Kansas Medicaid will soon cover doulas. Research shows they reduce birth complications
KanCare, Kansas’ Medicaid program, will cover doula services for its pregnant beneficiaries beginning July 1. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said the policy change aims to improve maternal health outcomes in Kansas.
Republican congressional candidate plans to abolish taxes, agencies and ‘anything big’
Republican Chad Young’s congressional campaign is based on his idea of being a “patriot,” abolishing “anything big” — including multiple federal agencies — and completely eliminating taxes.
Goodbye, tollbooths. The Kansas Turnpike will soon be cashless
Kansas Turnpike Authority officials say an updated cashless tollway will be more convenient for drivers because they don’t need to stop at a tollbooth when exiting the turnpike.
Parts of Kansas once tried to secede and form ‘West Kansas.’ It helps explain our politics today
More than 30 years ago, a group of southwest Kansas counties tried to secede and form their own state called West Kansas. It’s largely forgotten now, but the political divisions that caused it remain.
Gov. Kelly signs tax reduction bill passed with bipartisan majorities in special session
Gov. Laura Kelly said Friday she signed a bill reducing state taxes by $1.2 billion over three years that was approved with broad bipartisan support of legislators during a one-day special session.
Wichita replaces The Eagle with its own website as city’s ‘official’ newspaper
The Wichita City Council has decided to use its own website as the city’s official newspaper — a move that will save the city $120,000 annually.
Kansas celebrates Juneteenth, and ongoing fight for equality, for first time as state holiday
Anthony Lewis says Juneteenth is a time to reflect on progress made in the fight for civil rights and social justice while acknowledging work that remains to achieve equality for all.
Kansas lawmakers approve massive incentives to attract the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals
Legislators passed a bill that would open up hundreds of millions of dollars to facilitate construction of major league sports complexes in Kansas that might lure the KC football team and Royals to jump the state line.