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House committee advances plan to move city, school elections

A House panel has endorsed a major overhaul of Kansas election law that would move nonpartisan local elections to even-numbered years, a change critics say could inject more partisanship into community races.

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Kansas news for busy people - Mar 11, 2026 edition

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March 11 2026

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Governor Kelly Celebrates New $24 Million KDOT Headquarters in Topeka

The 73,000-square-foot facility replaces an outdated 1936 building and serves 17 northeast Kansas counties

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House Sends Cellphone Ban to Governor

Measure bans personal devices during the school day from bell to bell

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Senate reverses course, passes mandatory school recess bill

A bill requiring daily recess for elementary students, which first failed on a 17-23 vote, was revived and passed 24-15 after a reconsideration on the floor.

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Kansas news for busy people - Mar 10, 2026 edition

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March 10 2026

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Kansas Senate bill would ban new data centers in drought-stricken counties

SB 531 targets large-load facilities whose cooling systems consume vast amounts of water, citing threats to agriculture and the Ogallala Aquifer.

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Sales tax distribution bill heads to conference committee as House, Senate disagree on formula

A bill that would change how countywide retail sales tax revenue is divided among local governments is among two measures heading to special negotiating committees after the chambers passed competing versions.

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New bill seeks separate accountability report cards for virtual schools

A Senate bill would require the state to create a distinct academic report card for virtual schools, responding to the growth of online education and concerns about its effectiveness.

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Kansas news for busy people - Mar 9, 2026 edition

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March 9 2026

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Utility Regulation Bill Sent to Governor's Desk

A bill reshaping oversight of electric cooperative subsidiaries — exempting nonprofits while giving customers of for-profit utilities new tools to challenge rates — is now awaiting the governor's signature or veto.

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Kansas House Introduces Sports Authority Bill to Oversee Chiefs' New Stadium

A newly introduced bill would create a state authority to finance and manage professional sports facilities

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McPherson Gym Owner Shares Simple Nutrition Swap for Healthier Eating

Shelly Prescott shares healthy and tasty PBJ hack

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Kansas news for busy people - Mar 6, 2026 edition

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March 6 2026

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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

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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.

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Kansas news for busy people - Mar 5, 2026 edition

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March 5 2026

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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

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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

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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