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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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New York Times investigation shows how sports gambling industry exploited Kansas legislators
A New York Times investigation into the gambling industry’s bare-knuckled lobbying efforts provides insight into concessions Kansas lawmakers provided when they legalized sports betting earlier this year.
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Democrat Sawyer steps away from leadership post, Hawkins seeks job of House speaker
Kansas House Democratic leader Tom Sawyer, first elected to the Legislature in 1986, said Tuesday he didn’t intend to seek the leadership job entering the 2023 session.
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Kansas child welfare panel raises issue with guardian ad litem, CASA programs
Kansas legislators leveled criticism at programs designed to serve children subjected to abuse or neglect, alleging attorneys fell short of expectations and asserting a volunteer initiative failed to mirror diversity of children served.
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Q&A: Bert Nash is changing to a new model of care. Here’s what it means.
After what critics call decades of underfunding, mental health reform is underway in Kansas. Here’s a Q&A on what it means for Bert Nash and its clients.
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‘Complete bulls***’: Kansas Democrats scrutinize internal polling offered to House candidates
Michael McGraw provided live caller polls of 500 people for $500. He defended his polling, which defies the norms for response rates, sample sizes and weighting.
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Kansas GOP suspends punishment of party members amid loyalty crackdown
The Kansas Republican Party’s chairman said sanctions against party members were suspended due to appeals filed by people who were to be penalized for signing a petition leading to placement on November ballots of an independent candidate for governor.
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Vital factors playing into Lawrence school district’s funding are in state Legislature’s hands
The Lawrence school district’s budget for next year awaits state legislative decisions regarding school funding. That means two scenarios to plan for.