hcj Gov. Kelly establishes 'Order of the Sunflower' military award The governor used executive authority to create the state honor, naming a Fort Riley spouse as the inaugural recipient.
hcj Kansas classifies kratom as Schedule I drug under new legislation Gov. Laura Kelly signs measure effectively banning the popular herbal supplement alongside IT and liquor tax updates
hcj Gov. Laura Kelly signs sweeping tax credit package for child care, ethanol and gun storage Bipartisan bill offers targeted relief while governor vetoes broader GOP tax plans
hcj Kelly vetoes school recess mandate, agritourism exemption citing local control The governor rejected both Republican-backed bills as legislative overreach, arguing local boards and municipalities are better equipped to govern their communities.
hcj Kelly vetoes major property tax bill, blasts GOP leadership in escalating tax fight The Democratic governor struck down three tax-related bills Monday, citing a "false promise" on property taxes and a lack of fiscal responsibility. House Speaker Dan Hawkins fired back, accusing Kelly of silencing taxpayers.
hcj Two rural Kansas elementary schools receive national health and safety grants Harper and Oakley schools awarded physical education and CPR resources from American Heart Association, NFL
mcj Mayor Loving Proclaims May 1 as Law Day in McPherson; Governor Kelly to Follow with Statewide Signing A collaborative effort among three local institutions featured a panel on the free press, a McPherson Law Day website and a short film created to mark the annual celebration of the rule of law
hcj Girls flag football becomes official KSHSAA sport after near-unanimous vote Backed by the Kansas City Chiefs and more than 11,000 petition signatures, the sport will debut in the fall of 2026
hcj Kelly vetoes civics education mandate, citing constitutional overreach The governor argues curriculum decisions belong to the State Board of Education, setting up another potential clash with lawmakers over classroom control.
mcj Mobility Is the Missing Piece Most People Skip at the Gym McPherson gym owner Shelly Prescott walks through the case for making mobility as routine as strength or cardio training
hcj Regulators to host utility wildfire readiness workshop mandated by 2025 legislation The Kansas Corporation Commission will examine financial and grid risks as wildfires increase in destructiveness.
hcj Gov. Kelly announces nearly $19M for local airport infrastructure State funding leverages federal and local matches for $95 million in total aviation improvements.
hcj Kansas students secure spots in world wind energy competition Thirteen teams won their divisions at the Kansas KidWind State Finals in Salina.
