Sens. Marshall, Shaheen, Grassley Host Biden Drug Czar to Discuss Fentanyl Crisis
(Washington, D.C., March 24, 2023) – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D., Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) hosted Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, for a discussion on the federal government’s ongoing response to the opioid epidemic. A key focus of their discussion was on […]
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 […]
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 […]
Some Kansas Teachers Say a Ban on Surveys is Putting Some Classroom Lessons on Hold
“The law doesn’t go as far as a proposed Parents’ Bill of Rights that Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed last spring. But it’s raising similar questions and fears among teachers that routine classroom discussions might now be illegal.”
Court Allows Christian Schools, Female Athletes to Intervene to Protect Fairness in Women’s Sports
“ADF attorneys represent Association of Christian Schools International, three female athletes, who will fight federal mandate allowing males to compete against girls”
Former Chiefs Assistant Britt Reid Admits Guilt, but Family of Injured 5-year-old ‘Not OK’ with Plea Deal
“Reid, the son of Chiefs coach Andy Reid, was facing a felony charge of drunk driving after crashing his Dodge Ram truck into two cars on the ramp of Interstate 435 in 2021. Reid will be sentenced in October.”
AG Derek Schmidt: Court-Appointed Receivership of Human Tissue, Biological Samples in Parcells Investigation to End October 6
“Former Topeka man has been permanently banned from providing autopsy services”
Governor Laura Kelly Opens Sportsbooks for Wagering Beginning September 1
“The four casinos contracted with the state to offer sports wagering through independent platforms are Boot Hill Casino & Resort; Ford County near Dodge City; Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane; Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, KS; and Kansas Crossing Casino & Hotel in Pittsburg.”
Kraft Heinz Voluntary Recall of Select Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink
“The “Best When Used By” date on the products is June 25, 2023.”
Attorneys Argue Juries Should Know They Don’t Need to Convict on Unpopular abortion and Drug Laws
“Jury nullification is allowed, but few know about this legal process because courts don’t tell juries they have this power.”