Governor Laura Kelly Directs Agencies to Waive Fees for Kansans Affected by Friday’s Severe Weather
“Last Friday’s storm placed significant emotional and financial burdens on many Kansans,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “My administration is working to ensure those who lost everything get back on their feet.”
Kansans Have until May 9 to Express Views on Validity of Reapportioned Legislative Districts
“The Kansas Supreme Court is accepting written statements from interested persons until 5 p.m. Monday, May 9.”
Attorney General O’Connor Joins Coalition Challenging DHS Fast-Track Asylum System
“President Biden continues to implement disastrous immigration policies that further burden our Oklahoma communities,” said Attorney General O’Connor. “This rule is a radical attempt to encourage immigrants to illegally enter our country. This undermines the rule of law. It is time for the federal government to take responsibility for the growing crisis at our border.”
Baldwin City Fifth Grader Wins Missing Children’s Poster Contest
“Claire Watkins was announced this week as the winner of the state contest during a presentation at Baldwin City Elementary School Intermediate Center.”
The Kansas Supreme Court to say if Republicans Gerrymandered the State’s Congressional Map
“The Kansas Supreme Court will consider if district court judge correctly followed the state constitution when ruling the Republican-led Kansas Legislature drew a racially and politically gerrymandered congressional map.”
Governor Laura Kelly Announces that Kansas Agriculture Exports Surpassed $5 Billion for the First Time in a Decade
“Kansas Agriculture Exports Were $5.35 Billion in 2021, a Growth of 32.35% Compared to the Previous Year”
Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office Sends Letter to Rep. Moore to Encourage Passage of Legislation to Protect Oklahoma Students
“Oklahoma public schools are not required to allow biological males in women’s restrooms, or vice versa.”
Statement by Mark McHargue, President, Regarding the Death of State Senator Rich Pahls
“During his career in public service, Sen. Pahls was a solid conservative who served as a state senator for District 31 in Omaha for eight years from 2005 through 2013. He recently was re-elected in 2020. We lost a committed public servant, and our thoughts and prayers are with the Pahls family.”
Rep. Minnix, Orr, and Smith’s Statement on the Water Situation Facing Kansans
“If we are going to maintain the economy and quality of life we have enjoyed in Western Kansas, we need to make sure we have water.”
Marshall, Moran Applaud House Passage of Bill to Commemorate Brown v. Board of Education Sites Across Multiple States
“Kansan Linda Brown and her parents took their case all the way to the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education, leading to the unanimous overturn of the ‘separate but equal’ doctrine that discriminated against school children because of their skin color,” said Senator Moran.”