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State Government April 18, 2021 - 3:08 pm

New law pushes Kansas school districts to reconsider health protocols

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

School boards across Kansas are beginning conversations or taking action to modify their COVID-19 restrictions in response to Senate Bill 40.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 17, 2021 - 12:22 pm

End-of-session package installs framework for investigating elder abuse in Kansas

by Miranda Davis, Kansas Reflector

A package of bills aimed at curbing elder abuse and creating more communication with various agencies that work with seniors was met with support by lawmakers on the final day of the regular session.

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 16, 2021 - 11:02 pm

Shultz formally takes reins of labor department plagued by challenges

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — Information technology troubleshooter Amber Shultz answered a unanimous Senate confirmation vote by taking […]

State Government April 16, 2021 - 3:37 pm

Kansas GOP legislators target rights of transgender youth; Lawrence delegates and activists warn of harm

by Isis Norris, editor, Free Press

Following a trend in Republican-dominated legislatures around the nation, GOP members of  the Kansas Legislature […]

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 16, 2021 - 2:10 pm

Gov. Kelly vetoes massive tax reform bill pushed through by GOP

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed Friday a bill granting tax breaks to business sought […]

State News April 15, 2021 - 1:17 pm

Wichita police unfairly target minorities with gang list, ACLU and Kansas Appleseed allege in lawsuit

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

A lawsuit filed Thursday alleges the Wichita Police Department use of a gang list has disproportionately harmed communities of color.

Noah Taborda/Kansas Reflector
Crime & Courts April 13, 2021 - 3:55 pm

Families want attempted murder charges for Topeka men who shot teens over Trump signs

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — Family and supporters of five teenagers involved in a Halloween shooting are calling […]

Carlos Moreno / KCUR 89.3
Business April 13, 2021 - 3:47 pm

Kansas insurers and hospitals wrestle over how much your telehealth visit should cost

by Celia Llopis-Jepsen, KCUR / Kansas News Service

A wide range of medical and mental health care weathered the forced exodus from bricks and mortar to the online realm during the pandemic. Many patients appreciated the convenience. Many doctors found it effective.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 12, 2021 - 11:38 pm

Kansas Legislature endorses license plate bearing design by slave owner

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — A bundle of new distinctive license plates passed last week by the Kansas […]

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 12, 2021 - 11:34 pm

Lawmakers finalize effort to limit mail voting in Kansas

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — A pair of election bills passed by the Legislature to limit advance voting […]

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