hcj Ban on handheld phones in school zones heads to governor Safety measure passes but draws criticism over potential for discriminatory traffic stops.
hcj Senate passes bill requiring sheriffs to enforce ICE detainers Taxpayers would foot the bill for legal challenges under the new immigration measure.
hcj Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Banning Cell Phone Use During School Day New law requires Kansas students to turn off and securely store personal electronic devices during school hours
mcj Easy Idea for Leftover Chicken Breasts McPherson gym owner Shelly Prescott of Performance Lab shares a simple way to use up extra chicken
hcj Senate sends child endangerment, tax incentive bills to governor The Senate gave final approval to a package of House bills, including one that toughens penalties for child endangerment, sending them to Gov. Laura Kelly's desk for consideration.
hcj 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.
hcj 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.
hcj 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.
hcj 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.
hcj Kansas Guard Units Deployed to Middle East 190th Air Refueling Wing and 130th Field Artillery Brigade both currently supporting U.S. military operations overseas
hcj 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
hcj 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.
hcj 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.
hcj Marion County Commission Bans Wind Energy Systems in Southwest Townships Commissioners also direct counsel to draft a separate solar energy ban resolution
hcj 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.
