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Kansas House advances property tax relief plan, but its outlook remains uncertain
The Kansas House has advanced property tax relief legislation, but its components must clear several more hurdles, including passage in the Senate, a vote of the people and another round of lawmaking, before its effects are realized.
Kansas House advances property tax relief plan, but its outlook remains uncertain
The Kansas House has advanced property tax relief legislation, but its components must clear several more hurdles, including passage in the Senate, a vote of the people and another round of lawmaking, before its effects are realized.
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Kansas landed a $4 billion Panasonic factory in De Soto that will make batteries for Tesla
A subsidiary of Japanese industrial giant Panasonic Corp. will build a $4 billion plant in De Soto, Kansas, to make batteries for Tesla electric vehicles.
The end of Roe hasn’t drawn more women to Kansas for abortions — it was already a destination
Kansas saw a flood of out-of-state patients seeking abortion care before the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade. Although more states enacted their own restrictions, a Kansas clinic does not expect to see another influx of women because the trek will be too far for them.
Mackenzie Clark / Lawrence Times file photo
The KU Cancer Center got a boosted designation from the feds — and the prospect of more money
The University of Kansas Cancer Center has been deemed a comprehensive place for research by the National Cancer Institute.
Appeals court allows lawsuit against Wichita police officer to proceed in ‘swatting’ death
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit agreed that a family could pursue a lawsuit against a Wichita police officer for a fatal shooting of an innocent, unarmed man who was targeted in a hoax emergency call to law enforcement.
Kansas Senator seeks dismissal of Reno County health officers over COVID-19 vaccines for children
Kansas Sen. Mark Steffen is calling for the top health officials in Reno County to resign or be fired for offering COVID-19 vaccines to young children.
Missouri doctors fear vague emergency exception to abortion ban puts patients at risk
Some Missouri medical providers are fearful that patients with high-risk pregnancies will face delayed care in life-threatening situations because doctors fear prosecution under the state’s newly enacted abortion ban.
Kansas political figures, advocacy groups weigh in on U.S. Supreme Court carbon emissions ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Thursday limiting how the Environmental Protection Agency can regulate carbon dioxide emissions from power plants is putting Kansas political leaders, candidates and advocacy groups’ stances on environmental policy in the spotlight.
Topeka man tells judge he will defend himself from charges in Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol
A Topeka man who faces federal charges for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol wants to represent himself because his court-appointed attorney lacks computer skills.
Finance council approves Kansas state worker pay raises, digs into bonuses for child care providers
Gov. Laura Kelly and legislative leaders unanimously approved Wednesday the budget outline for appropriating $49.9 million in state tax dollars to provide 5% across-the-board pay raises for state government employees.
Kansas veterans and legislators wary of proposal to close VA clinics and cut emergency services
When retired U.S. Army Col. Lynn Rolf enlisted and went to war, the federal government made a promise it would take care of his medical needs. He says he is still fighting the battle to ensure that commitment is fulfilled and veterans’ medical services remain in place.
KCC checking temperature of consumers on Evergy’s new energy efficiency portfolio
Evergy customers and environmental activists urged the Kansas Corporation Commission to endorse the utility company’s new energy efficiency programs, but also look beyond that plan to help low-income residential customers save money by slashing their electricity demand.
Abortion rights advocates share stories at Kansas Statehouse protest after overturn of Roe v. Wade
With the U.S. Supreme Court’s choice to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, more than 150 people outside the Kansas Statehouse on Friday evening, many of whom shared accounts of sexual assault, rape or their abortion story.
U.S. senators from Kansas vote against bipartisan federal gun safety legislation
U.S. Sens. Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran voted Thursday against gun safety reforms supported by two-thirds of the chamber’s members, including 15 Republicans and all Democrats.
Kansas schools are poised to ditch class hours for real-world training as graduation requirements
A group in charge of evaluating Kansas graduation requirements says classroom time is a poor yardstick for measuring learning. It’s arguing for ways to let local school districts sub in real-world experiences and other metrics more calibrated to the 21st century.
Kansas to give child care workers $53M in appreciation pay
Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday announced a $53 million program to deliver bonuses to 22,000 child care workers at licensed facilities in Kansas.
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