hcj House expands pharmacist prescribing authority over physician objections HB 2676 passes 95-27, allowing pharmacists to initiate therapy for certain conditions
hcj House passes SNAP junk food ban; Democrats blast 'hypocrisy' Bill to prohibit candy, soda purchases with food assistance clears House 72-50
hcj Kansas House votes to repeal Mail Ballot Election Act in party-line vote GOP-backed election overhaul advances on 72-50 vote; Democrats call it voter suppression
hcj Kansas Invests $3 Million in Drone Technology to Advance Precision Agriculture Grant to Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems builds on the state's legacy as a leader in agriculture and aviation innovation
hcj 69Express Opens as Kansas' First Toll Express Lanes $572 million Overland Park project aims to reduce congestion on heavily traveled U.S. 69 corridor
hcj Wildfires Scorch Hundreds of Thousands of Acres Across Southwest Kansas Extreme winds hampered aerial firefighting as agricultural communities rally to support displaced ranchers
hcj Kansas Legislature Overrides Governor Kelly's Veto on Biological Sex Bill House vote of 87-37 sends contentious bathroom measure into law over governor's objections
hcj Kansas House Clears More Than 45 Bills in Marathon Session Lawmakers passed measures on elections, criminal justice, abortion and digital right-to-repair before adjournment
hcj Senate Passes Pharmacy Benefits Manager Overhaul, Defeats Local Wage Control Bill PBM regulation clears chamber 32-8 while construction wage measure fails decisively at 12-26
hcj Conference Committee Appointed on School Choice Bill as Education Battles Loom House and Senate unable to agree on HB 2004; Senate also receives controversial school activities bills
hcj Kansas lawmakers advance bills limiting local control over housing, landlords Critics say measures worsen affordable housing crisis; supporters cite property rights
hcj Senate Overrides Governor's Veto on Biological Sex Bathroom Bill Contentious measure clears hurdle with 31-9 vote
hcj House Passes Student Cell Phone Ban on Divided 75-48 Vote Substitute bill for SB 281 would prohibit personal electronic devices during school hours
mcj McPherson Gym Owner Offers Expert Running Advice Local fitness professional shares strategies to boost performance while avoiding common injuries.
hcj House Adopts Occupational Licensing Overhaul Requiring Legislative Sign-Off on New Licenses Conference committee report on SB 30 passes 89-35, exposing GOP divisions
hcj Senate Passes Bill Requiring Kansas to Share Public Assistance Data With Federal Agencies S Sub HB 2004 advances 28-9 amid questions about immigrant benefit eligibility
hcj Kansas Legislature Tackles Sprawling Policy Agenda as Session Pace Quickens Committees advance dozens of bills on topics from property taxes to special education
