What is the REINS Act and why did Gov. Kelly veto it?
On Friday, Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly, vetoed House Bill 2648 known as the REINS Act. Essentially, what this bill would do is make it so that lawmakers would be the ones that
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Kansas House Republicans killed a marriage equality bill
Last week, the Kansas House voted on House Bill 2177, a bill that removes statutory provisions requiring marriage to be between a man and a woman.
Wichita Police Department’s ‘Gang List’ leads to $550,000 settlement for unconstitutional violations
The City of Wichita has agreed to settle a lawsuit on Tuesday regarding the Wichita Police Department’s (WPD’s) Gang List. The class-action lawsuit, Progeny v. City of Wichita,
Judge rejects parts of free speech case against City of Lawrence, moves forward with other parts
United States District Judge Julie Robinson has ruled to grant in part and deny in part a motion to dismiss a case regarding freedom of speech. The motion for dismissal was made by the Defendants
Kansas medical cannabis advocates speak out against medical cannabis pilot program
Last week, a restrictive medical marijuana bill was introduced in the Senate to create a medical cannabis pilot program. This bill has received a lot of criticism from Kansas
Forbidding Abusive Child Transitions Act to head to Governor Kelly for likely veto
On Wednesday, Kansas lawmakers came together in both the Senate and House for a final vote to pass SB 233, the Forbidding Abusive Child Transitions Act.
Medical marijuana bill introduced in Senate
Last week, a medical marijuana bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs. Senate Bill 555 has the short title,
Senate committees hear debate on Medicaid Expansion
For the first time in four years, the Kansas Legislature heard a public debate on Medicaid expansion. In the Senate, there was an informational hearing on Medicaid Expansion,
Bill allowing restricted driving privileges for certain individuals passes Senate
The Senate voted 38-2 to pass Senate Bill 500, an act regarding drivers’ licenses on Thursday, March 14. Sen. Rick Wilborn, a McPherson Republican, requested the bill for introduction.
