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Kansas House passes dueling housing bills amid sharp debate

The House approved measures to streamline new housing development and to block cities from mandating acceptance of federal housing vouchers, reflecting a divided Republican-led strategy on tackling the state's housing shortage.

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House panel advances sweeping election law changes

A House committee has introduced substitute bills that would significantly alter Kansas election laws, including effectively ending mail-in voting for most jurisdictions and requiring proof of citizenship on driver's licenses.

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Kansas daily brief

Kansas news for busy people - Mar 18, 2026 edition

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March 18 2026

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Kansas House passes controversial bill to lure pro sports teams

The House approved a plan to create a state authority to help finance new stadiums, a measure aimed at attracting teams like the Kansas City Chiefs or Royals, but one that drew significant opposition.

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Legislature advances bills on distracted driving, professional licenses, open records

Both chambers passed a slate of bills with broad bipartisan support, moving forward on issues ranging from banning cellphone use in school zones to joining interstate compacts for health care professionals.

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Kansas Guard Units Deployed to Middle East

190th Air Refueling Wing and 130th Field Artillery Brigade both currently supporting U.S. military operations overseas

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NEWS WILL BE DELAYED THIS MORNING

Todays publishing target is mid-morning

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Governor Kelly Announces $8.77 Million for Rural Road Safety in Kansas

Thirteen projects across the state will receive federal funding through KDOT's High Risk Rural Roads Program

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Kansas news for busy people - Mar 17, 2026 edition

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March 17 2026

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Property tax relief, youth savings account bills advance

Key legislative committees advanced separate proposals aimed at providing property tax relief for qualifying individuals and establishing state-managed "born to invest" savings accounts for Kansas children.

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University autonomy, agritourism and county contract bills move forward

Proposals to grant state universities more freedom in handling contracts, ease regulations on agricultural tourism and raise the spending threshold for public bids on county projects are advancing in the Statehouse.

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Marion County Commission Bans Wind Energy Systems in Southwest Townships

Commissioners also direct counsel to draft a separate solar energy ban resolution

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Kansas news for busy people - Mar 16, 2026 edition

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March 16 2026

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Senate passes contentious private school sports bill, advances opioid and public safety measures

The Kansas Senate approved a bill allowing non-accredited private school students to participate in nonpublic school activities, one of several bills passed in a busy session of final votes.

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Governor Kelly signs four bills into law

Gov. Laura Kelly signed four bills covering optometry practice, veterans' benefits, construction contracts and electric cooperative regulation.

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High Wind Warning Issued for Central Kansas Through Sunday Evening

Gusts up to 65 mph expected with blowing dust reducing visibility across the region

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Kansas daily brief

Kansas news for busy people - Mar 13, 2026 edition

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March 13 2026

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Property tax constitutional amendment fails in Kansas House

A proposed constitutional amendment to cap property tax valuation increases was defeated in the Kansas House, signaling deep divisions on how to deliver tax relief even as a more targeted tax bill passed the same day.

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Kansas news for busy people - Mar 12, 2026 edition

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March 12 2026

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School funding debate continues as House panel amends at-risk formula

A House committee amended a bill changing how students are counted for at-risk funding, a critical component of the state's school finance formula.