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.
hcj Kansas lawmakers pass felony bail mandate amid pushback from local officials The legislation limits judicial discretion and requires arrest warrants for all felony charges.
mcj Single-Leg Exercise Builds Strength and Stability for Local Runners Shelly demonstrates movement targeting multiple muscle groups while improving balance and core stability.