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Kansas governor vetoes tax credit programs for private schools
Gov. Laura Kelly told Legislators Monday to focus on fully funding special education and to prioritize public schools instead of giving tax credits for youths attending private schools.
Kansas governor vetoes tax credit programs for private schools
Gov. Laura Kelly told Legislators Monday to focus on fully funding special education and to prioritize public schools instead of giving tax credits for youths attending private schools.
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Kansas regulators question Evergy about rate increases, Panasonic revenue
Regulators questioned Evergy officials Monday about its rate case. A unanimous settlement agreement will bump an average homeowner’s bill by about $9 per month.
Federal court rules Kansas legislators tried to suppress speech with 2021 advance voting law
A federal court ruling permanently blocked a 2021 Kansas law that banned groups from sending advance ballot applications to voters, finding that state lawmakers tried to suppress free speech.
Democratic governors demand Trump administration release $6.8 billion in education funds
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and 17 other democratic governors signed a letter addressed to U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, demanding the relinquishment of nearly $7 billion in school funds.
Brain injury, chronic illness services could see first-time waitlists in Kansas after budget cuts
Advocates warned legislators at a hearing that brain injury waivers could soon see waitlists and patients could see delays in providing necessary care because of insufficient funding after the legislative budget failed to allocate millions.
Judge again blocks CoreCivic from opening Leavenworth prison as court skirmishes continue
A Leavenworth District Court judge reaffirmed his decision to bar CoreCivic from housing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement prisoners at its closed facility, rejecting the private prison company’s appeal to reconsider.
Evergy Kansas agreement raises residential base rates 9.6%, pending regulator approval
Evergy Kansas residential customers will see a rate increase of about $9 per month for the average home if the Kansas Corporation Commission accepts a unanimous settlement agreement filed Tuesday.
Kansas has worst policies in nation for contraceptive access, report finds
Kansas has the nation’s most restrictive policies for accessing contraceptives, resulting in health disparities for low-income and uninsured residents, a new report found.
Kansas lawmakers outline vision for finding solutions to water crisis, and paying for them
The leaders of the state’s new Water Program Task Force say they are committed to finding elusive solutions to the state’s long-simmering water crisis.
Kansas attorney general seeks removal of anti-discrimination text from school district contracts
The Kansas State Board of Education and AG Kris Kobach have been fighting about whether Kansas should drop a ban on discrimination against persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity from public school district contracts tied to federally funded nutrition programs.
Kansas regulators approve Evergy natural gas plants, solar plant despite rate concerns
The Kansas Corporation Commission gave Evergy the go-ahead to build two natural gas plants and a new solar plant, over the objections of multiple parties.
Kansas lawmakers extend deadline for Chiefs, Royals to accept stadium incentives
A bipartisan council of Kansas lawmakers voted Monday to extend by six months the deadline for the Kansas City Royals or Chiefs to accept economic development incentives from Kansas for construction of sports stadiums.
Kansas officials dash satanists’ plans for ‘witching hour’ protest at Statehouse
The group behind the black mass in March at the Kansas Statehouse — which drew thousands of counter-protesters and ended in multiple arrests — was denied a permit to hold another protest this summer.
How to pick the right fixtures and bulbs for wildlife-friendly outdoor lighting at home
Well-designed lighting lets people see at night while reducing the negative impacts of artificial light on pollinators and birds. It’s also better for human sleep.
Kansas law enforcement boasts lowest crime rates in more than 20 years
Kansas’ crime rate in 2024 reached its lowest mark in at least 20 years, according to recently released data. Violent crimes saw a five-year low in 2024, and property crimes maintained a downward trend.
Sen. Moran says he protected funding for Kansas hospitals. Health care advocates disagree
Republican U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas said he made changes to the Senate’s version of the Trump administration’s reconciliation bill to soften the blow of Medicaid cuts on Kansas hospitals. But health care advocates say it won’t be enough.
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