Kansas Senate considers constitutional amendment to cap taxable property values
The Senate tax committee heard testimony today on a resolution that would cap the annual increases in appraised property values at 3%.
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly presents new state budget to Republican-led House, Senate
The proposed state budget crafted by Gov. Laura Kelly features a 2.5% pay raise for state employees, expands Medicaid eligibility for 150,000 lower-income Kansans and fully finances K-12 public education.
Gov. Laura Kelly vows to focus on lasting future of Kansans, not quick political gains
Gov. Laura Kelly’s seventh State of the State speech on Wednesday called for investments in water resources and public schools, streamlining early childhood regulation, pursuit of sustainable tax policy and expansion of Medicaid eligibility.
Kansas Senate president promises bipartisanship — while ‘drawing the line’ on ‘radical policies’
Senate President Ty Masterson promised to reduce property taxes, streamline government processes and enact anti-abortion and anti-trans legislation in his Wednesday rebuttal to Gov. Laura Kelly’s State of the State address.
Kansas Supreme Court chief justice warns of ‘all-out crisis’ in access to legal services
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Marla Luckert told lawmakers Wednesday about her “grim” vision of a future where the rule of law is threatened by a lack of legal representation.
Kansas Republicans again propose near-total abortion bans, despite constitutional protections
The start of the 2025 Kansas legislative session brings renewed efforts to restrict access to abortion in a state that voted overwhelmingly to protect abortion rights.
Legislative budget proposes $7 million cut to Kansas public defenders, despite shortage
Public defenders in Kansas face borderline unethical caseloads, lower pay rates than peers and now the possibility of even less funding to address attorney shortages.
Kansas House, Senate Democrats want to focus ’25 session on cost-of-living issues
Kansas Democrats vowed on the second day of the legislative session Tuesday to concentrate on reforms that addressed the rising cost of housing, health care, groceries, child care and fuel.
Kansas Legislature convenes 2025 session with emboldened Republican supermajority
Members of the Kansas Legislature gathered with family and friends Monday to convene the 2025 session, welcome three dozen new lawmakers and test the influence of expanded Republican majorities in the House and Senate.
Kansas House speaker bans reporters from chamber floor, doesn’t say why
House Speaker Dan Hawkins banned reporting from the House chamber floor in new rules issued ahead of the legislative session, breaking from historical precedent and further exhibiting his disregard for news reporting.
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