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State Government May 17, 2021 - 5:10 pm

Rep. Samsel hit with 3 counts of battery in Wellsville school fracas

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Franklin County attorney compounded legal challenges Monday for a Republican state legislator entangled in a classroom disturbance at Wellsville High School.

Noah Taborda/Kansas Reflector
State Government May 16, 2021 - 12:08 pm

Kansas House member ordered not to set foot on Wellsville school property for one year

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Wellsville Board of Education ordered Rep. Mark Samsel to serve a one-year ban on entering school property or attending district events in response to his strange and allegedly violent conduct while working last month as a substitute teacher.

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
State News May 15, 2021 - 10:51 am

Genesis Health Clubs fined $15K for unsolicited telemarketing calls

by Miranda Davis, Kansas Reflector

Genesis Health Clubs Management Inc. was fined $15,000 for violating the Kansas No-Call Act, the Attorney General’s office announced on Friday.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government May 14, 2021 - 2:25 pm

New law helps drivers with suspended licenses get back on the road

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

A new law now in effect gives Kansans with suspended driver’s licenses a clearer avenue to get back on the road.

Noah Taborda/Kansas Reflector
State Government May 13, 2021 - 4:24 pm

Kansas governor denounces effort to tie college athlete pay to transgender athlete ban

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

An effort to pass a bill allowing collegiate student-athletes to receive compensation for their name and likeness in exchange for pushing through a ban on transgender athletes in school sports drew scorn Thursday from Gov. Laura Kelly.

State Government May 11, 2021 - 1:48 pm

Kansas Democrats launch nonprofit to drive turnout for progressive candidates, issues

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Three Kansas Democrats formed the nucleus of a new nonprofit providing financial, strategic and logistical support for a year-round volunteer operation that reaches out to low-turnout voters in support of progressive candidates and issues.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government May 11, 2021 - 9:25 am

Short-term health insurance expansion passed by Kansas Legislature raises bipartisan concerns

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

A bill passed by the Kansas Legislature last week will expand the usage period on short-term health insurance plans if approved by Gov. Laura Kelly.

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
Crime & Courts May 10, 2021 - 12:55 pm

Kansas lawmakers make sexual extortion a crime, raise penalties for eluding police

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

A criminal justice bill passed by the House and Senate makes sexual extortion a crime, enforces stronger penalties for attempting to elude a police officer and allows a spouse to be charged with sexual battery.

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
State Government May 9, 2021 - 12:02 pm

Kansas businesses angry about COVID-19 mandates can get in line for piece of $500M

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Legislature pushed to the finish line an extraordinary plan to redirect as much as one-half billion dollars in federal COVID-19 relief aid to Kansas businesses claiming damages from city, county and state public health mandates during the pandemic.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
State Government May 8, 2021 - 11:01 am

Kansas Legislature wraps 2021 session with late-night property tax deal

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

In the final day, the House and Senate came together to tie up loose ends to school finance after negotiations with the governor’s office, and finalized the state budget by injecting cash into universities, increasing pay for judges and restricting the use of vaccine passports.

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