‘The people of Kansas lost’: Last-ditch attempt at property tax relief devolves into finger-pointing
TOPEKA — The Kansas Legislature’s last-ditch attempt to make good on campaign promises to deliver […]
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Lawrence school board hears about new Family Engagement Center, state legislative updates
The Lawrence school board on Monday heard a presentation about the new Family Engagement Center to be located at the current school district offices, as well as some legislative updates.
Kansas Legislature’s GOP supermajority leans into rule that skirts debate, muffles dissent
Republican leaders of the Kansas Legislature relied on an arsenal of parliamentary procedure that frustrated Democrats seething about a bill forcing transgender people to use public bathrooms and obtain driver’s licenses matching their sex assigned at birth.
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Kansas students to face punishment for protests after lawmakers override veto
Kansas public school students will need parental permission to leave school grounds for a protest and schools could face $100,000 penalties if they don’t enforce restrictions after legislators overrode the governor’s veto Friday.
Legislators override veto to create 25-foot ‘safe zone’ around police, emergency personnel
Republican legislators overrode Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto to create a buffer around law enforcement and emergency personnel, making it a misdemeanor to go within 25 feet of a first responder while they are working.
Kansas Legislature overturns veto to pass free speech bill honoring Charlie Kirk
House and Senate Republicans overrode Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto Thursday to preserve a bill they say will protect free speech in the name of Charlie Kirk, despite objections.
Kansas governor signs sports authority bill to guide Kansas City Chiefs’ developments
Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bipartisan bill Thursday to establish a state sports authority to offer oversight of construction and management of a $3 billion stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL franchise’s new headquarters.
House passes bill to force civics test to graduate high school, rejects physical fitness test
A requirement that Kansas high school students pass a civics test before graduation is closer to being a reality after the House gave its approval Thursday. The bill now moves to the governor’s desk.
Kansas governor dangles plan for property tax relief, accuses Republicans of ‘lip service’
Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday proposed a three-part plan to provide “a real and lasting solution” for property tax relief as lawmakers head back to Topeka to close out the legislative session.
Kansas governor warns of Legislature’s ‘political games,’ ‘micro-managing’ in eight-bill veto spree
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly shot down legislation riddled with “bureaucratic red tape,” “political games” and “micro-managing” as part of her Monday veto spree.
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