Bill Would Bar Public Health Department Accreditation
A Kansas Senate committee will hear testimony Monday on a bill that would prohibit public health agencies from pursuing accreditation.The bill was introduced by Wichita Sen. Michael O’Donnell. The...
View ArticleSales Tax Proposal Faces Challenge In KS House
The Kansas Senate could vote on Gov. Sam Brownback's tax proposal this week, but it is unclear if the provision that cuts income tax rates can pass the House.To balance the budget, the bill would...
View ArticleSenate Budget Would Cut $10M for KU Med Building
There was a setback for the University of Kansas Medical Center in state budget discussions Monday.A Senate committee voted to cut out $10 million that would help pay for a new health education...
View ArticleSenate VP Sponsors Bill To Drug Test State Aid Recipients
Supporters say a bill to require some recipients of state benefits to be tested for drug use will help people improve their lives, not punish them.Senate Vice President Jeff King told the Commerce...
View ArticleHow To Get Answers To Your Questions About Kansas Government
Librarians at the state library want to remind residents they can access legislative documents and information with a simple phone call.For nearly 40 years the State Library of Kansas has operated the...
View ArticleBrownback's Reading Plan Gets Hearing
Gov. Sam Brownback's proposal requiring school districts to hold back Kansas third-graders who aren't proficient in reading is getting mixed reviews in the Legislature.The Senate Education Committee...
View ArticleBill Would Allow Concealed Carry Guns In Public Buildings
A bill in the Kansas House would require public buildings to be open to people legally carrying concealed weapons, unless the building has adequate security measures.Under current law, concealed...
View ArticleDrug Testing Bill Advances In Kansas Senate
The Kansas Senate has tentatively approved legislation requiring drug tests for some people seeking certain welfare benefits, after amending it to require the same scrutiny of legislators.Wednesday...
View ArticleKan. House Advances Change in Judicial Selection Process
The Kansas House has given first-round approval to a bill that would change how appeals court judges are selected. The bill allows the governor to appoint appellate court judges, who would then be...
View ArticleEducation, Taxes Hot Topics At Legislative Forum
More than 300 people including teachers from Wichita and surrounding districts attended the South-Central Delegation legislative forum held at the National Center for Aviation Training in Wichita...
View ArticleKan. House Committee Takes Up Union Bargaining Bill
A Kansas House committee has heard from supporters and opponents of a bill that would limit the bargaining rights of teachers.The legislation would cut back on the items school districts are required...
View ArticleKan. Liquor Store Owners Oppose Bill That Would Expand Sales
A proposed change to Kansas alcohol laws would allow grocery and convenience stores to sell wine and liquor. Currently, wine and spirits are only available at dedicated liquor stores.A House committee...
View ArticleKan. House Committee Looks To Make Cuts In Budget
A Kansas House committee is crafting that chamber's version of the state budget, and more cuts are on the table. The committee is looking at a series of spending cut proposals requested by Gov. Sam...
View ArticleKan. Senate Passes Union Contribution Bill
The Kansas Senate has passed a bill barring public employee unions from deducting money from their members' paychecks for political purposes.Currently, union members can have voluntary contributions...
View ArticleKan. House, Senate Differ on Sales Tax Issue
The Kansas House and Senate are working on two bills that would cut income taxes, but they are very different in one aspect.The bill that passed the Senate would make permanent a temporary sales tax...
View ArticleKansas House Considering Big Anti-Abortion Bill
Abortion-rights advocates consider the bill on the chamber's Tuesday agenda the biggest threat to abortion services proposed in the 2013 Kansas legislature.Supporters contend the measure will lessen...
View ArticleKansas House Approves Anti-Abortion Bill
The Kansas House of Representatives has given first-round approval to a bill that puts further restrictions on agencies that provide abortions and women who access their services.The measure keeps...
View ArticleKansas House Advances Cuts In Sales, Income Taxes
The Kansas House has given first-round approval to a bill cutting sales and income taxes after rejecting a diversion of highway funds to stabilize the budget.The bill advanced Wednesday on an 82-37...
View ArticleTop Morning News 3.21.13
Senate moves its budget forward; Bill cutting sales and income tax gets first-round approval in House; $45M plan to hold down property tax rejected; Wyandotte County and a cluster of counties in...
View ArticleKan. House, Senate Ready To Negotiate Budget Differences
The Kansas House and Senate have passed their versions of both budget and tax plans, but there's still plenty of work ahead. The two chambers will now try to smooth out differences between the...
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