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State Government April 6, 2021 - 12:20 pm

Senators forge bipartisan deal to aid Kansas businesses impacted by pandemic

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

A new Senate plan would redirect a portion of federal COVID-19 aid from the state and counties to small businesses impacted by public health orders during the pandemic.

August Rudisell/@KsScanner
State News April 6, 2021 - 11:41 am

Kansas launches online version of driver’s license exam, to be available 24/7

by Conner Mitchell

The state of Kansas last week became the newest to offer online testing for its […]

Kansas Reflector
State Government April 5, 2021 - 2:46 pm

Political wonks offer early analysis of off-and-running Kansas governor’s race

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Declarations by Attorney General Derek Schmidt and former Gov. Jeff Colyer in March about campaigning for governor against Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly likely came too early for most voters.

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
State News April 4, 2021 - 11:55 pm

Fitness club kingpin aims tax-inequity allegations at nonprofits, city-funded rec centers

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Lobbyists have sought to convince the Kansas Legislature that for-profit health clubs were struggling to keep their doors open because nonprofits and government-financed rec centers are cutting into their business model.

Lauren Bishop/CDC
State News April 2, 2021 - 4:51 pm

CDC: If you’re fully vaccinated, you can travel in the U.S. without tests or quarantines

by Laura Olson, Kansas Reflector

Fully vaccinated individuals can travel at low risk to themselves, and do not need to get a COVID-19 test or quarantine after traveling within the United States, federal health officials said Friday.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector; file
State Government April 2, 2021 - 11:15 am

Senate moves forward with plan for oversight of Kansas foster care system

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — Sen. Molly Baumgardner says the first call she received as an elected senator […]

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 1, 2021 - 4:43 pm

Kansas GOP-controlled legislative council spikes refreshed mask mandate

by Tim Carpenter and Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

A council of top House and Senate legislators voted Thursday to revoke a new statewide executive order issued by Gov. Laura Kelly requiring people to wear a mask in public spaces.

Noah Taborda/Kansas Reflector
State News April 1, 2021 - 4:24 pm

As Kansans struggle with housing needs, advocates push for stronger safety net

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

Kirk King says more and more homeless people camp by the Kansas River every month. He is calling on lawmakers to act.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 1, 2021 - 11:40 am

Kelly issues 13 pandemic executive orders affirming mask mandate

by Tim Carpenter and Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly reissued a series of executive orders tied to the COVID-19 pandemic that included protocol for wearing a mask indoors at public places.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 1, 2021 - 10:45 am

Kelly signs speedy-trial suspension bill, 3 other measures

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly signed legislation suspending the speedy-trial law in Kansas for 2 years in response to a massive backlog of criminal cases.

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