Category: Politics
Kansas Governor’s Repeat Veto of Short-Term Health Plan Bill Protects Patients
Topeka, KS– Today, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed Senate Bill 199, which would have increased Kansans’ exposure to inadequate, high-risk health plans that can skirt
Area Legislators Talk Bills Affecting Agriculture during Legislative Update
Kansas — During this past weekends’ legislative update with Rep. Lisa Moser and Sen. Elaine Bowers, the two legislators discussed the agriculture bills the two
Bill Signed by Governor to Expedite Sexual Assault Kit Testing
Topeka, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly signed bipartisan House Bill 2228 which requires sexual assault kits to be tested within 30 days of collecting the
Governor Signs Bill to Help Kansans Living with a Disability Save for Their Future
Topeka, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2490, authorizing the State Treasurer to determine who may open and own an ABLE savings account.
Kansas Lawmakers Fumble Sports Gambling Agreement Just Hours After Reaching a Deal
Topeka, Kan. — After making headway Friday, Kansas sports gambling legislation abruptly stalled as the House struggled to pass a final agreement and senators left
AG Derek Schmidt Files Suit Seeking End to Federal Mask Mandate for Public Transportation
Topeka, Kan. — Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden administration seeking to end the continued enforcement of the
AG Derek Schmidt urges TikTok, Snapchat to Give Parents More Control
Topeka, Ks– Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is urging the owners of social media platforms TikTok and Snapchat to make necessary modifications in the applications
Governor Laura Kelly’s “Axe the Food Tax” Plan: Here’s What They’re Saying
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly’s plan to “Axe the Food Tax” continues to garner widespread support from Kansans across the state. Kansas is one of
Legislative Update with Senator, Tom Hawk and Representative, Susan Carlson, March 26, 2022
Legislative Update with Senator, Tom Hawk and Representative, Susan Carlson, March 26, 2022
The Kansas Legislature is Asking Voters to Shift Regulation Powers from the Governor to Lawmakers
Topeka, Kan. — Kansas lawmakers have sent a proposed constitutional amendment to voters limiting the power of the governor and state agencies. The change would