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
