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State Government February 18, 2025 - 1:49 pm

Kansas Senate Democrats urge support for healthy food over ‘humiliating’ restrictions

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau urged her colleagues Tuesday to make access to healthy food a priority instead of imposing “humiliating” restrictions on how low-income residents use government funds for food. But the Senate advanced the bill on a voice vote.

State Government February 17, 2025 - 4:43 pm

Kansas protest march, Democratic governor sound alarm on federal DOGE operations

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Sarah Melody, of Lawrence, joined dozens of people for a protest march Monday that circled the perimeter of the Kansas Capitol. She held a sign with the message ”No one elected Elon.”

Health February 14, 2025 - 1:25 pm

Biotech company testing psilocybin pill requests preemptive change in Kansas law

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

A biotech company is attempting to persuade Kansas legislators to modify the state’s controlled substances act in advance of a possible new psychedelic treatment.

Sarah Wright / Contributed
State Government February 14, 2025 - 10:30 am

Kansas lawmakers consider expanding window for fireworks sales

by Grace Hills, Kansas Reflector

A proposed Senate bill would permit year-round fireworks sales from permanent retailers and expand the window around the Fourth of July for pop-up vendors.

State Government February 13, 2025 - 2:12 pm

Lone Catholic nun stands before Kansas House to oppose immigration enforcement resolution

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Sister Therese Bangert stood alone before a house committee to denounce a resolution urging Gov. Laura Kelly to do everything in her power to support the immigration enforcement agenda of President Donald Trump.

State Government February 13, 2025 - 10:06 am

Kansas House bills would impose stricter penalties for domestic battery, fleeing police

by Grace Hills, Kansas Reflector

Roberta Jackson was physically abused by a man who had an extensive history of hurting women in at least seven other states. She testified Monday about legislation that would strengthen penalties for repeat offenders of domestic violence.

Education February 12, 2025 - 4:27 pm

Kansas university leaders condemn bill abolishing property rights of faculty tenure

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Academic leaders of KU and K-State said legislation retroactively abolishing property rights inherent in tenure would run off distinguished educators, undercut faculty recruiting, destroy research programs, trigger an exodus of students and deliver a devastating blow to the state’s economy.

State Government February 11, 2025 - 5:18 pm

Kansas governor vetoes gender-affirming care ban for minors; Republicans ready for override

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed Republican-led legislation Tuesday that attempts to ban gender-affirming care for minors, a move a top GOP lawmaker called “reckless and senseless.”

State Government February 10, 2025 - 3:27 pm

Arts, entertainment, business converge in attempt to secure Kansas film production incentives

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Film and television production professionals are hoping this is the year incentives become law so Kansas can attract talent to grow the local media industry.

State Government February 7, 2025 - 9:46 am

Child welfare advocates split with law enforcement on distinguishing neglect from poverty in Kansas

by Grace Hills, Kansas Reflector

Testimony over a proposal to redefine “neglect” for the child welfare system showed a divide between social workers and law enforcement.

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