Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace The December holidays are supposed to be a time of joyful celebration The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
Forde-Yard Dash: Quarterback Changes, Close-Game Losses and Regression to the Mean Each week, The Dash will identify 12 people dealing with damaged College Football Playoff hopes, and gauge their teams’ chances of rebounding from calamity. Sports Illustrated · Sep 22, 2024
Does Kansas Tax Social Security Benefits? The Sunflower State’s new tax package will have a widespread impact on retirees and young families. Here’s what you can expect. Kiplinger · Sep 19, 2024
The Latest: Harris and Walz kick off their 2024 election campaign Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, looking to strengthen the Democratic ticket in Midwestern states The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Steps Down From DGA Chair Minnesota Governor Tim Walz resigns as DGA chair due to VP candidacy; Kansas Governor Laura Kelly takes over. DGA bylaws prohibit federal candidates from c... Top News · Aug 7, 2024
GOP-led states have pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions of dollars to help Texas secure the border this year The federal government has deployed National Guard to the border for years, but more than a dozen states have dug into their own budgets to send even more personnel The Texas Tribune · Jul 15, 2024
Kansas governor signs bills enabling effort to entice Chiefs and Royals with new stadiums Kansas' governor has signed legislation enabling the state to lure the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Major League Baseball’s Royals away from neighboring Missouri The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024
Kansas Vying For Chiefs And Royals With Stadium Financing Plan Kansas seeks to lure sports teams with state bonds for new stadiums, sparking debate with Missouri over economic impact. Top News · Jun 19, 2024
A Missouri mayor says a fight over jobs is back on. Things to know about Kansas wooing the Chiefs The mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, says an economic ‘border war’ between his state and Kansas has restarted The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024
Supporters of bringing the Chiefs to Kansas have narrowed their plan and are promising tax cuts Kansas lawmakers hoping to lure the Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri are narrowing their proposal for encouraging the Super Bowl champions to build a new stadium and linking the proposal to a plan for broad tax cuts The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024
The Return of Trickle-Down Economics In Kansas, Mississippi and other states, tax cuts for the wealthy could bring devastating reductions to education, health and other vital programs. Capital & Main · Jun 5, 2024
Kansas Gov. Vetoes M Gun-Detection System, Citing Lack Of Competition Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a measure favoring one company for gun-detection systems in schools, emphasizing competition and choice in school security p... Top News · May 16, 2024
Kansas Governor Vetoes Bill Restricting Foreign Land Ownership Governor Kelly vetoed a bill in Kansas restricting foreign land ownership near military bases, sparking debate on national security and economic interests. Top News · May 11, 2024
Kansas Bill Bans Gender-Affirming Care And Social Transitioning Debate in Kansas over proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors and its impact on transgender youth and state employees. Top News · Apr 26, 2024
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2024 A ban in Kansas on gender-affirming care also would bar advocacy for kids' social transitions A proposed ban in Kansas on gender-affirming care for minors also would bar state employees from promoting it or even children’s social transitioning
Top News · Apr 19, 2024 Kansas Governor Vetoes Tax Breaks For Anti-Abortion Centers Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's recent decisions on tax breaks, diversity initiatives, anti-abortion centers, and elections measures.
WEKU · Apr 13, 2024 Kansas governor vetoes proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly also vetoed a measure to require more reporting from abortion providers and what she called a "vague" bill making it a crime to coerce someone into having an abortion.
Top News · Apr 12, 2024 Kansas Gov. Kelly Vetoes Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of a ban on gender-affirming care for minors sparks clash with GOP lawmakers in a national debate on transgender rights.
Top News · Apr 4, 2024 Kansas Bill Criminalizing Coercive Abortion Heads To Governor's Desk Kansas bill criminalizing coercive abortion aims to protect pregnant women from threats. Supporters urge Gov. Kelly to sign for safeguarding women's reprod...
Top News · Apr 1, 2024 Kansas Legislature Tackles Tax Cuts, Disability Services, And Immigration Issues Kansas Legislature addressing tax cuts, disability services, immigration, and diversity issues before spring break.
Top News · Mar 27, 2024 Kansas Legislators Approve Abortion Reporting Bill Despite Democratic Opposition Kansas Republicans pass bill requiring abortion providers to report patient reasons, facing potential veto by Gov. Laura Kelly.
Ballotpedia · Jan 10, 2024 Kansas Governor seeks to expand Medicaid with work requirements Kansas Governor Laura Kelly (D) on December 14, 2023, proposed legislation to expand the state’s Medicaid program with work requirements for certain enrollees. The Cutting Healthcare Costs for All Kansans Act would require adults under 65 to provide employment verification to qualify for Medicaid.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023 Kansas unveiled a new blue and gold license plate. People hated it and now it's back to square 1 The governor of Kansas is bowing to criticism of a new state license plate and halting production of a design that many people consider ugly and dull
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 Kansas agency investigated girl's family 5 times before she was killed, a report shows Kansas child welfare officials say they investigated the family of a 5-year-old Kansas girl five times during the 13 months before she was raped and killed
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023 Kansas to no longer change transgender people's birth certificates to reflect gender identities Kansas will no longer change transgender people’s birth certificates to reflect their gender identities