Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Expanding Definition, Recognizing Hard of Hearing Community
“Governor Kelly Signed Senate Bill 343, to Update Affected Statutes to Read “Hard of Hearing””
Governor Laura Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-staff in Pottawatomie and Riley Counties to Honor Former K-State President Dr. Jon Wefald
“Dr. Wefald was a transformative leader who, in his 23-year presidency, grew the state university’s enrollment and footprint, developing K-State into the institution it is today,” Governor Laura Kelly said.”
Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bill Increasing Penalties for Child Abuse Offenders
“House Bill 2508 Clarifies Definition of Child Abuse and Provides More Severe Sentencing of Offenders”
More Women are Expected to Come to Kansas Clinics because of Oklahoma’s Abortion Ban
Kansas — A new, near-total ban on abortion in Oklahoma has Kansas clinics bracing for a flood of women traveling to the state for a procedure outlawed where they live. That law change could drive a new wave of women coming from Oklahoma, Texas and other states to one of the few remaining states in […]
Kansas Governor Signs Bill Cutting Property Taxes
Topeka, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly signed bipartisan House Bill 2239, cutting property taxes and giving tax relief to many Kansans. HB 2239 amends property, sales, and income tax laws. “Our fiscal responsibility has put Kansas back on track,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “We’ve been able to fully fund our schools, fix our roads and bridges, balance […]
Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bill Expanding Protections for Students and Businesses Engaged in Work-Based Learning Programs
Governor Laura Kelly has signed House Substitute for Senate Bill 91, which provides liability protection for businesses, municipalities, and educational institutions participating in high school work-based learning programs.