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Education January 6, 2026 - 6:13 pm

Kansas lawmakers want to ban cell phones in K-12 schools

by Daniel Caudill, Kansas News Service

A bipartisan bill introduced in Kansas would prohibit students across the state from using cell phones during school hours.

State Government December 27, 2025 - 2:37 pm

Kansas governor’s legislative priorities in 2026 center on budget, water and children

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly said developing a budget would be her primary quest for 2026. Other priorities center on water resources and early childhood programs.

State News December 24, 2025 - 9:30 am

Some Kansas City residents are upset by the Chiefs’ planned move. For others, ‘it’ll still be home’

by Kowthar Shire, Julie Denesha, Kansas News Service

The news on Monday that the Kansas City football team is moving across the state line drew excitement from Kansas public officials and disappointment from Missouri’s.

State Government December 22, 2025 - 3:29 pm

It’s official: The Kansas City Chiefs are moving from Missouri to Wyandotte County, Kansas

by Dylan Lysen, Emily Younker, Kansas News Service

The Kansas City football team will relocate to Wyandotte County, Kansas, after lawmakers offered a major tax incentives package that could cover up to 70% of construction costs for a new stadium.

State Government December 19, 2025 - 9:57 am

Kansas marijuana laws remain unchanged, despite Trump promoting looser regulations

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

President Donald Trump took the first step Thursday to reclassify marijuana, but the move won’t affect Kansans unless the state changes its laws, a law enforcement professional said. 

State Government December 19, 2025 - 9:55 am

Kansas legislators to meet Monday about deal to bring Kansas City Chiefs across the state line

by Peggy Lowe, Sherman Smith, Steve Kraske

Kansas legislators will meet Monday to take a final step toward luring the KC football team across the state line, floating bonds worth hundreds of millions so the team can build a domed stadium and an entertainment district.

Education December 17, 2025 - 1:42 pm

Kansas lawmakers may censor how universities talk about race in classes

by Dylan Lysen, Kansas News Service

A state law requires Kansas agencies and universities to eliminate any policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Republican lawmakers are questioning whether they should also regulate the content in college courses.

State Government December 16, 2025 - 2:59 pm

Kansas governor doubtful GOP legislators can pull off congressional redistricting

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly predicted Tuesday the 2026 Legislature wouldn’t muster enough political support to implement a new congressional district map splitting Johnson County and making it easier to defeat U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids in the midterm election.

State Government December 8, 2025 - 3:17 pm

Kansas legislative leadership wobbly on redistricting as January session draws near

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Kansas legislators’ messaging has teetered between confident and uncertain as they approach a possible attempt at drawing new Congressional lines in January.

State Government December 4, 2025 - 2:27 pm

Kansas governor says ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ could cost state $150 million or more

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is expected to cost Kansas at least $150 million as provisions cutting health care programs go into effect, Gov. Laura Kelly said in an interview with Kansas Reflector.

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