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$10 million federal grant to KU Cancer Center like an injection of hope for researchers, patients
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran wrapped a tour of the KU Health System campus Friday by celebrating a federal appropriation of $10 million for the KU Cancer Center and $10 million earmark for acquisition of sophisticated cardiovascular equipment.
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Kansas judge strikes down law providing speedy challenge to mask mandates in schools
The Legislature’s attempt to promote “legal anarchy” in response to COVID-19 precautions in public schools is unconstitutional, a Johnson County District Court judge ruled Thursday.
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Kansas ACLU’s executive director steps down
The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas announced Thursday executive director Nadine Johnson has stepped down.
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Kansas judge to decide whether secretary of state can hide public records by altering software
An attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas says the state’s open records law might as well not exist if Secretary of State Scott Schwab is allowed to keep public information hidden by reconfiguring software.
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Kansas education official reiterates critical race theory was ‘never, ever’ part of school curriculum
As Kansas schools face mounting pressure from parents and lawmakers to ban critical race theory from classrooms, education officials are reiterating that the college-level study is not part of the state curriculum.
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Workers strike for higher wages and less overtime at Topeka Frito-Lay plant
Union members rejected a contract offer and walked off the job this week complaining about […]
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Here are some of the Kansas hospitals refusing to publish their prices
Hospitals sued unsuccessfully to block the price transparency rule in court. The rule took effect […]
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LaTurner urges COVID-19 vaccination, dismisses idea of state or federal mandates
U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner, whose district includes Douglas County, is convinced the United States faces crisis on five fronts tied to the economy, energy independence, border security, cyber attacks and cultural erosion. He said American culture was under attack and critical race theory was a grave obstacle.
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Schmidt urges Kansas Supreme Court to reconsider ruling on constitutional right to abortion
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is asking the Kansas Supreme Court to reconsider its decision that a law prohibiting an abortion procedure violates the state constitution.
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Both Kansas and Missouri now have legislation to help utilities shutter coal power plants
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri utilities will be able to shutter more coal plants, speeding […]
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Right-wing extremism has been taking root in rural Kansas for decades
The fringe beliefs of right-wing extremists in Kansas, dating back at least to groups like Posse Comitatus, who trained for war against their government 40 years ago have now migrated to the mainstream of American politics.