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Kansas lawmakers pass trio of crime bills dealing with juvenile justice, fentanyl
New bills passed in the last frenzied days of the legislative session would allow Kansans to seek potentially life-saving drug overdose treatment without fear of arrest, expand parameters for teenagers held in state custody and increase penalties for fentanyl-related crimes.
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ACLU of Kansas argues against Kobach request for temporary injunction in driver’s license case
The ACLU argued in a court filing Monday the state’s Republican attorney general shouldn’t be granted a temporary injunction forbidding Kansans to change driver’s licenses to affirm their gender identity.
Douglas County organizations to receive nearly $570K to support crime survivors
Gov. Laura Kelly announced Friday that nearly $570,000 in grant funds have been awarded to five Douglas County organizations to bolster support for crime victims and survivor services.
Community Children’s Center celebrates big step forward for child care in Lawrence
Community members of all ages gathered Thursday to celebrate a big advancement in early childhood care and services that will be available to Lawrence families.
Kansas Democrats push property tax relief as alternative to GOP’s ‘political extortion’
As House Democrats unveiled a proposal to save homeowners $500 million on property taxes, House Minority Leader Vic Miller brayed at GOP leaders who play “stupid games” to try to secure income tax cuts that primarily favor the wealthiest Kansans.
‘Suspicious letter’ prompted evacuation of Kansas Secretary of State office
A “suspicious letter” was delivered to the state’s top election official’s office Tuesday, and the building was evacuated as a precaution.
A third of Kansas election officials have quit because of harassment and conspiracy theories
Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew has had three different deputy clerks since shortly after the 2020 election, when the previous deputy clerk left the job amid unsubstantiated voter fraud claims and conspiracy theories.
Gov. Kelly to speak at groundbreaking ceremony for 24/7 child care center in Lawrence
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is set to speak at a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for a new 24/7 early childhood center coming to Lawrence.