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Decline In Federal Grant Funding For Local Elections
Experts say the $75 million is insufficient to fund local elections and leaves local election offices without resources.
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Moran, Marshall Travel To Europe For NATO Briefings
Kansas’ four U.S. House members vote to deepen sanctions against Russia.
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Legislation Created Foster Care Bill Of Rights For Youth, Parents
Idea is to increase awareness by elevating agency rules to state statutes.
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U.S. House Moves To Revoke Russia, Belarus Trade Status
The 424-8 vote sends the measure, which refers to Russian President Putin and Belarusian President Lukashenko as “ruthless” dictators.
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Calls For Elimination Of Kansas Statute Of Limitations
Senate Bill 420 would eliminate the deadline for filing lawsuits of child sex abuse.
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Kansas Legislature's Resolutions Resonate With Ukrainians
Ukrainian college student Mikola Hordiichuk said a pair of resolutions are lifting spirits in treacherous times among his friends and family
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Kansas Bill Targeting Property Tax Breaks For Wind Farms Fails
‘We’re bending over backwards to subsidize these industries,’ says bill’s sponsor.
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Labor Organizers And Anti-Union Activists Square Off Again On Membership, Dues Issues
Kansas police, firefighter, education and public worker bargaining units oppose bill.
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Kansas House Panel Votes To Clip State's 6.5% Sales Tax To 3.5% On Food, 6.3% On Other Purchases
Committee rejects proposed amendments speeding cuts to food tax.
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Republicans In Congress File Suit To End Mask Mandate For Air Travel
The CDC extended the air travel mandate to April 18. It had been set to expire March 18.
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With COVID Funding Stuck In Congress, White House Raises Alarms About Shortfall
“Waiting to provide funding until we’re in a worse spot with the virus will be too late,” one official said.
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Bill Would Bolster Inspections Of Dog Breeders, Animal Shelters
The Kansas Senate Bill is supported by animal shelters and Humane Society, opposed by breeders and Kansas Livestock Association.
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Kansas Senate Launches Effort To Legalize Medical Marijuana
Senators heard testimony from advocates and industry representatives who are eager to see Kansas join the other 38 states.
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Senate Drills Down Into Election Reform Bill
Hilderbrand points to alleged voter misconduct; Corson declares elections safe.
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Kansas House Map Plan Raises Concerns About Leavenworth County
Testimony urging modifications to the map titled Freestate 3, centered around Leavenworth County districts and LGBTQ representation.
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Kansas Senate Republicans Tee Up Redistricting Map
Democrats object to GOP map; Senate dispatches three alternative maps.
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Vaccine Opt-Out Endorsed For School Kids
Kansas Senate health panel adopted the legislation, which also gives doctors the authority to prescribe ivermectin for COVID-19.
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Kansas Senate Advances $22.8B Spending Plan With Pay Raise For State Workers, No Food Tax Relief
The budget bill also invests $245 million in disability services.
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Senate Bill Would Force Kansas School Districts To Repay Teachers For Classroom Supplies
“Our teachers, for some reason, they feel like they’re not respected, or second class citizens of Kansas. And that is not true.”
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U.S. Senate Backs Shift To Permanent Daylight Saving Time
The bill, if signed into law, would not go into effect until 2023, to give airlines and other companies time to adjust.
