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Kansas Supreme Court reaffirms that abortion rights are protected by constitution, striking down 2 laws
The Kansas Supreme Court struck down two laws restricting abortion on Friday, affirming its prior interpretation that ending a pregnancy remains a constitutionally protected right in Kansas.
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Kansas officials pursue new megadeals with semiconductor makers
Kansas officials are pursuing megadeals for six new projects, including two companies that make semiconductors, by using the same tax incentives that landed Panasonic’s $4 billion investment last year.
Kansas GOP rails against ‘woke agenda,’ will work toward stricter abortion rules
Kansas Republicans have vowed to fight the rise of a “sexualized woke agenda” across the state, saying they will work to pass legislation to stop the ideology, though conservative lawmakers have differing opinions on what the woke agenda is, and how to prevent it.
Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly starts four more years asking Republicans to work with her
Gov. Laura Kelly said during her inauguration address that Kansas politicians should work together for good policy. But her agenda likely faces strong opposition from Republican lawmakers.
Gov. Laura Kelly launching second term poised to balance centrist philosophy of governing
Gov. Laura Kelly enters a second term in office Monday committed to a centrist philosophy of governing capable of irritating Republicans and at times frustrating Democrats.
Kansas teacher shortage prompts calls for higher salaries, paying student teachers
A group of education deans from public universities in Kansas say the state needs to raise teacher pay, elevate the profession and offer student teachers a paycheck — rather than just another tuition bill — while they work in classrooms.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly picks budget director to lead Department of Administration
Gov. Laura Kelly has appointed her budget director to serve as secretary of the Department of Administration as she kicks off her second term.
Kansas is becoming more divided. Democrats win suburban areas and the GOP holds rural communities
Despite Democrats flipping three Kansas House seats in Johnson County — the state’s most populated area — Republican strength in rural communities remains as strong as ever. That gives rural lawmakers more say in important budget and policymaking discussions.