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Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 17, 2021 - 12:22 pm

End-of-session package installs framework for investigating elder abuse in Kansas

by Miranda Davis, Kansas Reflector

A package of bills aimed at curbing elder abuse and creating more communication with various agencies that work with seniors was met with support by lawmakers on the final day of the regular session.

State Government April 16, 2021 - 3:37 pm

Kansas GOP legislators target rights of transgender youth; Lawrence delegates and activists warn of harm

by Isis Norris, editor, Free Press

Following a trend in Republican-dominated legislatures around the nation, GOP members of  the Kansas Legislature […]

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 16, 2021 - 2:10 pm

Gov. Kelly vetoes massive tax reform bill pushed through by GOP

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed Friday a bill granting tax breaks to business sought […]

Community Voices April 15, 2021 - 11:07 pm

Colton Swaim: Don’t let the Kansas Legislature restrict our right to vote (Column)

by Colton Swaim

We know that the 2020 election was secure. Claims of fraud and abuse nationwide and […]

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 12, 2021 - 11:38 pm

Kansas Legislature endorses license plate bearing design by slave owner

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — A bundle of new distinctive license plates passed last week by the Kansas […]

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 12, 2021 - 11:34 pm

Lawmakers finalize effort to limit mail voting in Kansas

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — A pair of election bills passed by the Legislature to limit advance voting […]

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 11, 2021 - 8:33 pm

Senate panel ready to sanction government entities for competing with private sector

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Senate’s tax committee approved extraordinary legislation holding cities, counties and the state of Kansas responsible for issuing 100% property tax rebates to for-profit businesses construed to be in competition with government entities for delivery of products or services.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 10, 2021 - 10:10 pm

Kansas Legislature passes $20 billion spending blueprint for state, with no money for public schools

by Miranda Davis, Kansas Reflector

The greatest challenge now facing the legislative branch is determining how they will fund public schools.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 9, 2021 - 7:11 pm

Kansas Senate Republicans strip majority leader of title in closed-door meeting

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Senate Republicans ousted Gene Suellentrop from his majority leader title in a secret meeting Friday after he refused to resign over his late-night drunken escapade through Topeka.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government April 9, 2021 - 1:48 pm

Kansas Senate bans transgender athletes from women’s sports, sends bill to governor

by Miranda Davis, Kansas Reflector

Supporters said the legislation is necessary to prevent discrimination against young women, who they said would not have a level playing field should transgender women be allowed to compete. Opponents said the bill harms and discriminates against transgender children.

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