November 6, 2024

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Tag: House Speaker Dan Hawkins

Kansas Legislature aims for improved efficiency by starting this year on next year’s state budget

The Special Committee on Legislative Budget will convene in November and December with hearings on state agency spending requests with…

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Kansas lawmakers send governor another tax cut bill

After multiple vetoes, the Kansas Legislature believes “Groundhog Day” has ended, and Governor Laura Kelly says she will sign its…

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Critics throw flag on billion dollar scheme to lure Chiefs across border

“The rich tradition and history of the Chiefs are beloved across the entire Kansas City region and throughout Kansas. The…

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House, Senate leaders look ahead to 2024 Kansas legislative session

Will Kansans see a flat tax, property tax reform, and school choice in 2024? How about Medicaid expansion? What to…

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Kansas legislative leaders reject governor’s renewed call for Medicaid expansion

Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson and House Speaker Dan Hawkins indicate Governor Laura Kelly’s latest effort to secure Medicaid expansion…

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ACLU, KNEA tell schools to ignore Women’s Bill of Rights law

Just days before the “Women’s Bill of Rights” law goes into effect on July 1, the American Civil Liberties Union…

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GOP legislators offer Kansans “A Better Way” in 2023

As the Kansas Legislature reconvenes, Republican leaders unveil their 2023 agenda, offering “A Better Way: Our Commitment to Kansas” The…

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