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Kansas governor says ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ could cost state $150 million or more
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is expected to cost Kansas at least $150 million as provisions cutting health care programs go into effect, Gov. Laura Kelly said in an interview with Kansas Reflector.
Kansas governor says ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ could cost state $150 million or more
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is expected to cost Kansas at least $150 million as provisions cutting health care programs go into effect, Gov. Laura Kelly said in an interview with Kansas Reflector.
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Kansas health, agriculture officials warn about presence of invasive Asian longhorned tick
Kansas officials issued a public notice after testing confirmed the invasive Asian longhorned tick was identified in Franklin County and posed an emerging threat to animal and human health.
Kansas redistricting ‘hellscape’ and presumed special session get spotlight in Johnson County forum
Castle Brazil sat alone Monday night in the back of a church sanctuary in Lenexa as he processed the “insane” revelations about Republican plans for a special session on redistricting. Legislators could vote on new congressional maps as soon as Nov. 7.
Kansas judges, attorneys weigh ‘fragmented’ remote court proceedings as Supreme Court seeks change
Kansas Legal Services relies on remote court appearances in 22 counties in the southwest part of the state after losing its only attorney in the region in August. However, some judges refuse to allow virtual hearings or appearances.
Kansas schools say they had no formal complaints about gender policies before investigation
The U.S. Department of Education threatened to withhold federal funding from 4 Kansas school districts last month over their policies for transgender students. The school districts are seeking support as they navigate a federal investigation.
Kansans resume changes to gender markers on driver’s licenses after two-year legal battle
Wednesday marked the first day in two years that transgender Kansans were able to change the gender markers on their drivers licenses after the Kansas Supreme Court denied Attorney General Kris Kobach’s appeal in a long legal battle.
One Kansas school district banned a book in 2024, per national report
The Gardner Edgerton school district was the only one in the state that banned a book during the 2024-2025 school year, according to an annual report cataloguing bans and restrictions across the country.
De Soto embraces ‘generation worth of improvements’ as Panasonic ramps up production
De Soto is moving forward with plans for major developments even though Panasonic may delay full production at its new electric vehicle battery plant.
Q&A: How new technology would fuel a different kind of nuclear power plant in Kansas
Increasing energy demands and the need to stabilize aging infrastructure are pushing countries around the world to consider building new nuclear power plants. Kansas may join the trend.
Kansas Republicans shift focus from gerrymandering to anti-trans law in quest for a special session
Republican legislative leaders are urging lawmakers to support their push for a special session where they can both ban Kansans from altering gender markers on their driver’s licenses and redraw congressional maps.
Kansas post-secondary schools see increased enrollment, plan for challenges ahead
University officials across Kansas celebrated a third year of growing enrollments on Wednesday, even though the future will present more challenges.
CoreCivic inks new contract with ICE while awaiting legal decisions on Kansas prison
CoreCivic signed a new contract valued at $60 million a year with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to house migrant detainees at its Leavenworth facility, but the agreement won’t take effect until legal issues are resolved.
Jill Hummels/Kansas Reflector
Sierra Club report calls out Kansas utility Evergy for failing to meet climate goals
Big utility companies nationwide lost ground this year in their plans to meet minimum climate targets, and Kansas’ Evergy received an F for a “multi-year backslide” from renewable investments, a Sierra Club report said.
Kansas abortion restrictions go on trial, with OB-GYNs taking the stand
A trial that could determine whether state-imposed abortion restrictions can remain in Kansas began Friday with testimony from the abortion providers behind the challenge.
Kansas could get its second nuclear power plant — this time with a new, advanced design
A company cofounded by Bill Gates will explore building a reactor in Kansas. It would generate power without emissions, but environmental groups have concerns.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Kansas Legislature closer to special session for partisan remapping of U.S. House districts
Kansas Republicans’ goal of convening a special redistricting session in November prompted U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids to dust off the playbook used to fend off the last attempt to gerrymander her out of office.
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