Governor Laura Kelly Directs State Agencies to Waive Fees for Kansans Affected by Wildfires in Reno and Harvey Counties
“These fires have placed an immense financial burden and have taken a significant emotional toll on those who were impacted in Reno and Harvey Counties,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “We want to ensure that we are not adding to the stress these Kansans are facing right now. My directives will help speed the recovery process by allowing those wildfire victims to replace their important documents quickly and begin the rebuilding process.”
Questions Still Remain on the Murder of Enfinnity Hayes
“The unknown male demanded money prior to shooting Hayes and taking off on foot.”
Derby District Removes Novel from Class Materials and Middle School Library after Anonymous Complaint
“The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie was challenged by the grandparent of a Derby ninth-grader. A district committee decided to no longer allow teachers to use the novel in lessons and to remove it from the library at Derby North Middle School.”
Legislation calls for Better Protecting Kansas Kids with Closer Examinations after Abuse Reports
“Proposed legislation could make the child abuse investigation process more uniform in Kansas in hopes of better uncovering injuries.”
AG Derek Schmidt Files Motions to Dismiss Redistricting Challenges in Wyandotte County District Court
“Plaintiffs ask this Court—for the first time in Kansas history—to hold that the Legislature’s redrawing of federal congressional maps violates the Kansas Constitution,” Schmidt wrote in the motions filed on behalf of Secretary of State Scott Schwab and Wyandotte County Elections Commissioner Michael Abbott.”