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Kansas Senate Democrats question plan to force election lawsuits to be filed in Shawnee County
Senate Democrats questioned a plan to require all election-related state lawsuits to be filed in Shawnee County, supposedly to prevent voting rights groups from looking for favorable venues.
Kansas Senate Democrats question plan to force election lawsuits to be filed in Shawnee County
Senate Democrats questioned a plan to require all election-related state lawsuits to be filed in Shawnee County, supposedly to prevent voting rights groups from looking for favorable venues.
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Kansas makes COVID-19 booster shots available for all adults
All fully vaccinated Kansans over the age of 18 are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, Gov. Laura Kelly announced Wednesday.
Aaron Coleman For Kansas / Contributed Photo
Kansas state Rep. Aaron Coleman allegedly hit brother, threatened grandfather on night of his arrest
Coleman tried to “shame” his brother for wanting to get baptized, according to an affidavit. Coleman then pushed his brother backwards, hit him in the chest and spit on him, the document says.
Kansans should focus on geography, culture, policy in redistricting forums, advocates say
While guidelines for testimony and the redistricting process remain up in the air, advocates for fair maps in Kansas are advising residents to look at past frameworks when speaking to lawmakers at upcoming town halls.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Cutting food sales tax shouldn’t lead to cuts in services for low-income families, advocate says
Bipartisan proposals to cut or reduce the state sales tax on groceries will help Kansans who are forced to choose between food and other basic needs, an advocate says.
Kansas Chamber, anti-vaxxers critique proposals for dealing with vaccine mandates
Eric Stafford, lobbyist for the Kansas Chamber, wants legislators to understand that businesses don’t want mandates “from either side.”
Kansas hearing on vaccine mandates provides stage for Holocaust comparisons
Daran Duffy wore the Star of David while complaining about COVID-19 vaccine mandates, inviting the wrath of one Democrat, who was cut off and told to be respectful.
Kansas Republicans force special session to deal with federal vaccine mandates
Republican leaders announced Thursday they had gathered the signatures necessary to force a special session for the week of Thanksgiving to respond to COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Stephen Koranda / Kansas News Service
Here’s what it would take to remove a Kansas lawmaker charged with domestic battery
Kansas state Rep. Aaron Coleman could face a second legislative complaint after a domestic battery charge. And it appears less likely he’d emerge with a simple reprimand like he did last time.
Pediatrician to Kansas schools: Don’t give in to stupid lies about masks
Vernon Mills has a strong message for school officials who are tired of fighting with angry community members over the benefits of making students and staff wear face coverings.
Photo Illustration-Carlos Moreno And Peggy Lowe / KCUR 89.3
FBI has investigated Kansas City, Kansas, Police for decades, but prosecution of bad cops is rare
As a federal grand jury investigates Roger Golubski, a former KCKPD detective, FBI documents dating back to the 1990s reported police beat Black people routinely, were said to be involved in the drug trade and ignored the crack cocaine problem. One FBI effort was dubbed “Tarnished Star.”
Kansas lawmakers plan special session for response to vaccine mandates
Senate President Ty Masterson says “motions are underway” to call a special session for Nov. 22 to address legislation dealing with COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Kansas nurses lack voice in staff shortage crisis, association director says
If you really want to understand why a new $50 million retention pay program won’t do much to help hospitals address a shortage of registered nurses, Kelly Sommers says, there are a couple of things you need to know.
Kansas gubernatorial candidates push Legislature to eliminate or reduce food sales tax
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and Attorney General Derek Schmidt are calling on the Legislature to eliminate or reduce the state sales tax on food in Kansas.
Carlos Moreno / KCUR 89.3
Thousands of uninsured Kansans qualify for free health insurance with federal subsidies
The annual window has opened to enroll in insurance plans through Healthcare.gov. Got questions? Local health clinics employ navigators who can help.
Kansas capital punishment abolitionist: ‘We aren’t good enough to kill people’
Since 1973, a Buhler Mennonite Church pastor said, 186 people sentenced to death in the United States had been exonerated. “What if we had killed them?”
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