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KSU, KU leaders and Marshall endorse broader federal reporting on post-college success data
By: Tim Carpenter - May 4, 2023
University of Kansas, Kansas State University officials welcome Sen. Roger Marshall's backing of federal transparency act to guide college choice decisions.
Kelly, Davids welcome EPA waiver of limitations on sale of E15 fuel during summer months
By: Tim Carpenter - May 3, 2023
Gov. Laura Kelly and U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids praised the EPA's decision to allow E15 to be marketed to Kansas consumers during the summer months.
Kansas tax revenue below expectations in April, still $384 million ahead of last year’s pace
By: Tim Carpenter - May 2, 2023
Kansas tax revenue from all sources through nine months of the fiscal year stood at $384 million above the total after three quarters last fiscal year.
KHP’s ‘two-step’ technique for launching vehicle searches challenged on constitutional grounds
By: Tim Carpenter - May 2, 2023
U.S. District Court is hearing lawsuit challenging constitutionality of Kansas Highway Patrol's technique for compelling vehicle searches for illegal drugs.
Kansas secretary of state convinced complaints about elections drive county clerks to retire
By: Tim Carpenter - May 1, 2023
Secretary of State Scott Schwab happy election law cleanup bill moved through Legislature and eager to see results of Kansas presidential primary.
New Kansas state budget delivers pay raises, generates consternation about rise in spending
By: Tim Carpenter - April 29, 2023
Kansas Legislature's last budget bill includes pay raises for state workers and help for cities and counties seeking federal infrastructure aid.
Legislature narrowly approves bill stripping authority from state, local public health officials
By: Tim Carpenter - April 29, 2023
Kansas Legislature presented Gov. Laura Kelly with a bill restricting authority of state and local public health officials responding to health emergencies.
Kansas lawmakers adopt property tax break for restaurant, child care and fitness club businesses
By: Tim Carpenter - April 28, 2023
Gov. Laura Kelly will be asked by Legislature to consider signing bill making 18 changes in Kansas tax law, including property tax break for fitness clubs.
Kansas Senate’s attempt to override Kelly on tax cuts falls short again — GOP senator sanctioned
By: Tim Carpenter - April 28, 2023
Senate President Ty Masterson stripped GOP Sen. Rob Olson of a committee chairmanship for voting against overriding Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of a tax bill.
Pompeo jokes about $1 million bounty on his life, delves into ‘crazy’ four years at Trump’s side
By: Tim Carpenter - April 27, 2023
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo explores Iran's $1 million bounty on his life, "crazy" years working for President Trump and the nation's future.
Kansas House rejects governor’s veto of bill expanding limits on access to food subsidies
By: Tim Carpenter and Sherman Smith - April 26, 2023
House overrides Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of bill aimed at compelling food aid recipients to get a job and a $2 million earmark for pregnancy crisis centers.
GOP House, Senate negotiators attempting one more bite at anti-vaccination apple
By: Tim Carpenter - April 26, 2023
Senate and House GOP negotiators resurrected parts of several bills to limit power of Kansas and county health officials working to avoid disease spread.