hcj Kansas Senate Passes Bell-to-Bell Cellphone Ban for Public and Accredited Private Schools Bill now returns to the House for final concurrence before heading to Gov. Laura Kelly's desk
hcj Kansas House passes local sales tax, Wyandotte gaming compact The Kansas House passed a bill expanding local sales tax authority and a resolution approving a gaming compact with the Wyandotte Nation.
mcj McPherson Schools Superintendent Named Executive Director of ESSDACK Dr. Shiloh Vincent will leave USD 418 in June after nine years leading the district
hcj State budget bill passes Kansas Senate on narrow 21-19 vote Bill cuts overall spending 3.4% but draws dissent over special education funding and K-12 mental health services
hcj Kansas Senate Blocks Marijuana, Kratom Amendments, Advances Kratom Ban Two floor amendments to liberalize drug laws were defeated by wide margins before the kratom scheduling bill moved forward
hcj Kansas Becomes 22nd State to Restrict Candy, Soda Under SNAP GOP-backed measure reached governor's desk through budget maneuver after Kelly vetoed standalone bill in April 2025