mcj Shelly Emphasizes Discipline Over Motivation in Workout Success Consistency and showing up matter more than waiting for the right mood to exercise.
hcj GOP-backed free speech resolution sparks partisan clash over Charlie Kirk, Malcolm X Democrats fail to add Malcolm X language to resolution honoring conservative activist
hcj Elections panel advances bill on noncitizen driver's licenses at polls Measure would require provisional ballots for voters whose IDs list them as noncitizens
hcj Kansas lawmakers mount broad offensive on online child safety as parents describe sons' suicides after sextortion Senate omnibus targets tech design, deepfakes and chatbots; House panels hear wrenching testimony on sexual extortion of teens
hcj House Education Committee guts cellphone ban, replaces mandate with recommendation Private, public school leaders objected to one-size-fits-all approach; bipartisan support couldn't overcome local control concerns
hcj Property tax overhaul advances in the House HB 2745 would require voter approval before local governments raise property tax revenues
hcj Medical cannabis bill introduced in Kansas House Lawmakers file sweeping 'Health Freedom Act' that would legalize medical marijuana, expunge past convictions
hcj Kelly signs first bill of 2026, a bipartisan crime package HB 2347 raises penalties for buying sex, adds gift card fraud and laser pointer offenses
hcj Senate committee moves to restrict e-cigarette marketing to minors SB 355 amendments target cartoon characters, celebrity images on vaping products
hcj Conservation funding tied to gaming revenues in House committee plan Amended HB 2063 would divert up to $16 million in casino proceeds to land, wildlife and outdoors funds
hcj Kansas House passes controversial immigration bill on 86-36 vote SB 254 bars undocumented immigrants from public benefits; Democrats blast process, constitutionality
hcj Energy siting bill would give KCC power to override local governments HB 2728 establishes uniform standards, bars 'undue burden' on facility construction
mcj McPherson Journalism Startup Earns State Innovation Grant Citizen Journal among 16 Kansas companies receiving proof-of-concept funding through ACCEL-KS program
hcj Aerospace tax credits pass despite conservative populist revolt Republican lawmakers split over $8.2 million incentive package amid growing populist concerns about corporate welfare.
hcj House narrowly approves Article V convention application for term limits Resolution advances to Senate after narrow 78-42 vote, moving state closer to triggering national convention
