Drummond lauds passage of bills targeting illegal marijuana grow operations
OKLAHOMA CITY (March 21, 2023) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised state legislators today for approving a trio of measures aimed at addressing the rise of illegal marijuana grow operations in Oklahoma. The bills have passed their legislative chamber of origin and are now headed for the opposite chamber. “Oklahoma’s illegal marijuana grow operations pose […]
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly Again Vetoes Bill Banning Transgender Girls from Girls’ Sports
KCUR | By Dylan Lysen Published March 17, 2023 at 4:31 PM CDT Stephen Koranda/Kansas News Service Gov. Laura Kelly rejecting the bill sets up a showdown with the Republican-dominated Kansas Legislature. The original vote on the bill fell two votes shy of a veto-proof majority. Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed a bill banning […]
Kansas Lawmakers Advance a Plan that Lets an Outside Group Raise Their Pay
KCUR | By Dylan Lysen Published March 16, 2023 at 12:08 PM CDT Blaise Mesa/Kansas News Service The Kansas House approved a bill that would create an independent commission that sets the compensation package for lawmakers. Supporters argue the commission could increase pay to help more everyday Kansans to run for office. Kansas lawmakers appear on […]
Governor Kelly, Bipartisan Legislative Leadership Call on Congress to Meet Funding Commitment for Special Education Services
TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly was joined by Kansas legislative leaders of both parties – Senate President Ty Masterson, Speaker of the House Dan Hawkins, Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes, and House Minority Leader Vic Miller – in signing a letter that calls on Congress to increase federal funding for special education services. For […]
Governor Kelly Delivers Keynote Address at Naturalization Ceremony in Johnson County
JOHNSON COUNTY – Today, Governor Laura Kelly celebrated with 300 new United States citizens during a naturalization ceremony at Johnson County Community College. Governor Kelly delivered the keynote address and Judge Julie A. Robinson, a District Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, presided over the ceremony. “I want to congratulate […]
Kansas House Passes School Choice Bill,Ties it to Special-Ed Funding and Teacher Pay
KMUW | By Suzanne Perez Published March 15, 2023 at 4:04 PM CDT WICHITA, Kansas — The Kansas House narrowly passed a bill Wednesday that would raise teacher pay and increase funding for special education while also establishing a far-reaching school choice program. The vote sets up a potential quandary for Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, who supports […]
Kate E. Brubacher Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas
WICHITA, KAN. – Kate E. Brubacher was sworn in as the 42nd presidentially appointed U.S. Attorney (USA) for the District of Kansas on March 10, 2023. She was nominated by President Biden and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. As U.S. Attorney, she is the chief federal law enforcement officer for the District, which encompasses all […]
Governor Kelly Launches Statewide Initiative to Increase Adoption of Affordable Connectivity Program
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced a statewide initiative to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a program that helps lower-income families pay for high-speed internet. The ACP is a $14.2 billion federal broadband benefit that provides eligible households a monthly discount of up to $30 per month (up to $75 per […]
Governor Kelly Appoints John W. Fresh to Fill District Court Position in the 1st Judicial District
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today appointed John W. Fresh of Atchison to a judgeship position in the 1st Judicial District. The position was created through the retirement of Chief Judge David King. “John will bring extensive legal experience and knowledge to the bench,” Governor Kelly said. “This expertise, along with his commitment to the […]
Female athletes, coaches, feminists, 21 states urge US Supreme Court to protect women’s sports
WASHINGTON – Twenty-one states, 67 female athletes and their parents, numerous coaches and sports officials, and a feminist group united in support of safeguarding equal athletic opportunities for women and girls by filing friend-of-the-court briefs Monday with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of West Virginia’s law protecting women’s sports. In the first case to […]