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Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 1, 2021 - 11:40 am

Kelly issues 13 pandemic executive orders affirming mask mandate

by Tim Carpenter and Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly reissued a series of executive orders tied to the COVID-19 pandemic that included protocol for wearing a mask indoors at public places.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 1, 2021 - 10:45 am

Kelly signs speedy-trial suspension bill, 3 other measures

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly signed legislation suspending the speedy-trial law in Kansas for 2 years in response to a massive backlog of criminal cases.

Noah Taborda/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 1, 2021 - 10:39 am

Behemoth public education policy, budget measure narrowly approved by Kansas House

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

A bill with wide-ranging impacts to education policy and the public school budget passed the Kansas House by a narrow margin Tuesday despite bipartisan concerns over several provisions.

Education March 31, 2021 - 7:53 pm

KU chancellor, provost field questions on university’s future in 2-hour town hall

by Conner Mitchell

KU leaders addressed the university’s finances, diversity, equity and inclusion, choosing outside consultants over KU’s own experts, interim positions and more.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government March 31, 2021 - 3:52 pm

Kansas Senate advances bill requiring civics test for high schoolers

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Sen. Pat Pettey raised concerns during Senate debate Wednesday with jettisoning “what really works to help students learn” in favor of requiring high schoolers to pass a 60-question civics test before they receive a diploma.

Noah Taborda/Kansas Reflector
State Government March 31, 2021 - 1:32 pm

Unemployment system overhaul bill receives initial approval by Kansas Senate

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Senate gave initial approval Tuesday to a bill aimed at overhauling the state’s maligned and outdated unemployment system.

Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care
Arts & Events March 31, 2021 - 1:23 pm

Local child author battling cancer to hold book signing Friday at Dusty Bookshelf

by Conner Mitchell

When Nicholas Parscale was diagnosed with pineoblastoma, a type of brain cancer, at age 10 […]

Education March 30, 2021 - 9:54 pm

Community questions possible K-5 classroom closure at Kennedy, district transparency

by Tricia Masenthin

More than 80 participants attended the first of two virtual meetings Tuesday evening for the […]

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
State Government March 30, 2021 - 6:56 pm

House GOP kills off another Medicaid expansion attempt by Democrats

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Republicans in the Kansas House stiff-armed the latest attempt by Democrats to expand eligibility for Medicaid to 120,000+ lower-income Kansans.

The Chamber, Lawrence, Kansas
Business March 30, 2021 - 6:26 pm

Linda Robinson wins Lawrence ATHENA Award; Chamber awards 2 posthumous Citizens of the Years

by Lawrence Times

Linda Robinson was announced Tuesday as Lawrence’s 2020 ATHENA Award winner. The Chamber, Lawrence, Kansas, […]

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  • Kansas will get the world’s first mile-deep nuclear reactor and the groundbreaking is next week
    Kansas will get the world’s first mile-deep nuclear reactor and the groundbreaking is next week
  • Participants in Lawrence debate on affordable housing all want to see people housed, but the ‘how’ is complicated
    Participants in Lawrence debate on affordable housing all want to see people housed, but the ‘how’ is complicated
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    Construction on Bob Billings to reduce road to one lane for multiple blocks
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    Lawrence Holiday Homes Tour, benefiting Habitat for Humanity, to return
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    Kansas is one of the top hemp growing states, but a federal change threatens the industry
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    City study on North Lawrence corridor, Grant Township to progress with open house, survey
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