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Gov. Kelly, Democrats Call For Higher Standard Deduction On Kansas Income Taxes
Relief to be covered by $97 million expansion of online, digital taxes.
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Moran Should Remember These Brave Kansans And Vote To Convict Trump
An open letter to Sen. Jerry Moran: This is your time to defend the Constitution.
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Medicaid Brain Injury Funding In Jeopardy, Waiting List For Services In Kansas May Be Next
Therapy opens doors to independent living for Kansans of all ages.
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Kansas Public Defender System In Crisis With Low Pay, Unreasonable Caseloads
Executive director asks Legislature for funding boost to raise pay and add employees.
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Interior Delays Last-Minute Trump Rule That Would Weaken Bird Protections
The Biden administration Interior Department did not specify how long the delay would be.
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Kansas Is Once Again Confronted With The Passion Of Sam Brownback
The idea that Citizen Brownback might get anywhere near influencing public policy again should create a queasy feeling in your stomach.
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Nursing Home Advocate: Kansas’ Weak COVID-19 Legal Protections ‘Demoralizing Punishment’
Skeptics say immunity bill unconstitutionally impedes quest for justice.
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Biden Sticks With Massive $1.9T Relief Package Despite GOP Push For Less
President Joe Biden said he’s seeking to “act fast” on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package he’s proposed.
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The Kansas Legislature’s Power Imbalance Stifles Legitimate Debate
Our Legislature should be the ultimate debate stage.
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Business Owners Say Clock Was Ticking Before Wyandotte County Eased Restrictions
Several bar and restaurant owners spoke at length describing how “mom and pop” shops couldn’t compete.
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Kansas Senate Demands Governor Prioritize ‘Law-Abiding Citizens’ Over Prisoners For Vaccines
Opponents bashed the Trump-praising resolution for playing politics rather than making substantial change.
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How To Really Test Our Civics Knowledge: Review The Week In Kansas Politics
The Republican from Valley Center wants high school students to pass an American civics test before they can graduate.
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Moran Part Of Bipartisan U.S. Senate Effort To Create Sanctuary In Nation’s Food Deserts
Plan offers tax credits, grants for new buildings filling grocery voids.
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Kansas Unveils Online Map To Guide Residents To COVID-19 Vaccine Providers
The map is part of a larger website that also provides information about the current phase of vaccine rollout and who is currently eligible.
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Kansas House Endorses Bill Enhancing Penalty For Stalking A Minor
Several bills pertaining to agency audits, authority over state programs move to the Senate.
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Kansas Electric Rates Are Not Regionally Competitive — The KCC Should Address This Problem
A major challenge impacting Kansas’ growth is high electric rates.
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Education Secretary Nominee Says Teachers Should Be Prioritized For Vaccines
The president’s pick to lead the U.S. Education Department said that he wants teachers at the front of the line for vaccinations.
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District Attorneys Ask Kansas Lawmakers To Suspend 150-Day Trial Clock By 3 Years
Proposed bill would delay defendant’s statutory right to a speedy trial as a result of COVID-19 backlog.
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Biden Rolls Back Trump Policy On Separation Of Migrant Children From Their Parents
President Joe Biden signed three executive orders that will reverse controversial policies from the previous administration.
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KU Faculty, Students Go On Offense At Allen Fieldhouse To Block Administration’s Budget Strategy
Criticism centers on faculty dismissal policy, grad student wages.