hcj Governor Vetoes GOP Property Tax Bill, Unveils Alternative Plan Kelly proposed $250 vehicle tax credits, a $60 million local spending incentive and doubled residential exemptions; Republican leaders call the plan inadequate
hcj Kelly vetoes 15 bills, rejecting GOP efforts on elections, school vouchers and local control The sweeping vetoes target legislation that would have banned mail-in voting, restricted local governments and undone 2016 juvenile justice reforms.
hcj Kelly reluctantly signs state budget, blasts lawmakers over pay raises and cuts The governor called the spending plan "a bad budget that went through a bad process" but signed it to secure required federal match funds.
hcj New law grants Kansans with disabilities more independence in decision-making Bipartisan legislation establishes the supported decision-making agreements act to help adults navigate life choices without surrendering legal control.
hcj Legislation wipes slate clean for Board of Nursing, mandates complete turnover by 2027 House Bill 2528 voids certain nonpractice violations and requires the governor to replace all current board members.
hcj Bipartisan housing push streamlines permits, modifies code to spur development Gov. Kelly signs a pair of bills aimed at cutting red tape for residential construction and moderate-income housing projects.
hcj Kelly signs bipartisan bill targeting rural attorney shortages A new law aims to build up the rural legal workforce.
hcj Kelly signs 12 bills Bipartisan package tackles state workforce shortages, foster care stability and property rights
hcj Kelly vetoes eight bills, clashing with GOP on immigration, abortion and schools The Democratic governor pushed back against Republican-backed initiatives she argued targeted vulnerable Kansans and undermined public education.
hcj Governor signs 'Caleb's Law' to crack down on online sexual extortion A bipartisan measure is named after a 14-year-old Kansas boy who died by suicide after being targeted by sextortion scammers.
hcj Nursing educator standards lowered as Kelly lets bill pass without signature Senate Bill 334 becomes law despite governor's concerns over academic rigor and training quality
hcj New law bans cell phone use while driving in school, construction zones Bipartisan legislation will impose $60 fines for distracted driving beginning in 2027
hcj Severe Weather Poses Hidden Heart Health Risks, American Heart Association Warns Kansas residents urged to include cardiovascular protection in emergency preparedness plans as spring storm season approaches.
