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State Government October 4, 2024 - 12:07 pm

Kansas governor keen to ‘revamp’ cash assistance program in 2025

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly wants the Legislature to revisit the 2015 policy that placed restrictions on access to the state’s cash assistance program and made Kansas’ program one of the trickiest to access in the country.

State News September 27, 2024 - 11:16 am

Enduring legacies: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly honors Gold Star families

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

A First Infantry Division brass band played while people laid gold roses before a memorial wreath on the south lawn of the Kansas Statehouse on Thursday to honor family members who died while serving their country.

State Government August 27, 2024 - 11:02 am

Kansas abortion laws and taxes could hinge on whether Democrats break the GOP supermajority

by Zane Irwin, Kansas News Service

Three major questions will determine Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto power in her last two years. Her ability to block Republican priorities will depend on a handful of key Statehouse races.

Lawrence news August 5, 2024 - 1:09 pm

Kansas invites voting on five design options for state’s new personalized license plate

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The design competition for selection of Kansas’ new personalized license plate was narrowed to five options. Kansans can vote on their favorite through 5 p.m. Friday.

State Government June 28, 2024 - 4:04 pm

Kansas set to implement head-spinning collection of new laws packed into 101 bills

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Kansans will awake to a new statutory landscape Monday after contents of 101 bills signed into law by Gov. Laura Kelly officially take effect.

State Government June 21, 2024 - 12:58 pm

Gov. Kelly signs tax reduction bill passed with bipartisan majorities in special session

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly said Friday she signed a bill reducing state taxes by $1.2 billion over three years that was approved with broad bipartisan support of legislators during a one-day special session.

State News June 19, 2024 - 11:48 am

Kansas celebrates Juneteenth, and ongoing fight for equality, for first time as state holiday

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Anthony Lewis says Juneteenth is a time to reflect on progress made in the fight for civil rights and social justice while acknowledging work that remains to achieve equality for all.

State Government June 18, 2024 - 3:57 pm

Kansas Senate votes to approve tax package negotiated by GOP leaders, Democratic governor

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Legislature deflected bipartisan interest in tweaking Tuesday a bill negotiated by Gov. Laura Kelly and top Republican House and Senate leaders delivering a projected $2 billion reduction in state income and property taxes during the next five years.

State Government May 29, 2024 - 11:08 am

Gov. Laura Kelly calls special session of Kansas Legislature to contend with tax-cut bill

by Tim Carpenter and Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly said Wednesday she would issue an order calling the Legislature to a high-stakes, election-year special session June 18 to work on reducing tax burdens without propelling the state toward financial problems.

State Government May 28, 2024 - 9:58 pm

Gov. Laura Kelly not ready to declare date of Kansas’ special legislative session on tax policy

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly didn’t meet a self-imposed deadline for announcing the date of a special session of the Kansas Legislature to seek an elusive compromise on a package of major sales, income and property tax reforms.

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