Tag: Kansas Justice Institute
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Cowley County dog trainers win appeal; case on warrantless searches will proceed
The Fourth Amendment lawsuit filed by award-winning bird dog trainers Scott Johnson and his wife, Harlene Hoyt of Cowley County,…
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Governor vetos sugaring bill, siding with bureaucrats over entrepreneurs
Governor Laura Kelly dashed the hopes of sugarers around the state as she vetoed SB 434, which would have eliminated…
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Lawmakers approve SB 434 exempting sugaring from cosmetology license requirement
Practioners of sugaring around the state are a governor’s signature away from being able to ply their ancient trade without an…
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The Cozy restaurant owner sues the City of Salina over mural restrictions
According to a release from Kansas Justice Institute, Steve Howard, the owner of iconic burger joint “The Cozy Inn” filed…
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Intense debate on asset forfeiture reforms in competing House, Senate bills
While civil libertarians and the law enforcement community debated the merits of asset forfeiture — the seizure of property and/or…
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Kansas lawmakers discuss reform of civil asset forfeiture law
Standards of proof required for civil asset forfeiture, the process through which a law enforcement agency may seize and take…
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Kansas mom sues state cosmetology board over a sugaring licensing requirement
Sugaring, an ancient Egyptian form of hair removal that dates back 30,000 years, is at the center of a constitutional…
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Ottawa beekeeper wins sweet victory for home-based businesses
People in Ottawa, Kansas who want home-based businesses to sell honey and produce won a victory recently, thanks to Ellen…
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Legal experts savage the Marion County Record affidavit
Two Kansas legal experts are not mincing words about the affidavit used to secure the search warrant that led to…
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County Attorney Joel Ensey: “insufficient evidence” for raid on Marion County Record
Marion County Attorney Joel Ensey issued a stunning press release, saying yesterday he reviewed the warrant application for the raid…
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Cowley County dog trainers lose first round of warrantless search ruling
Award-winning bird dog trainer and handler Scott Johnson and his wife Harlene Hoyt were dealt a setback in federal court…
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Board of Tax Appeals hands Truth in Taxation victory to KJI, Baldwin City taxpayers
In a victory for the Kansas Justice Institute and Baldwin City taxpayers, the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals on Thursday,…
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Taxpayer, KJI say USD 348 violated revenue-neutral property tax law
When the Baldwin City USD 348 Board of Education raised property taxes a whopping 17.8% this year, the board also…
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Institute for Justice report cites abuses of civil asset forfeiture
The case of Richard Martinez, whose classic 1959 Corvette was seized by the Kansas Highway Patrol — which then spent…
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‘Innocent Owner’ finally gets his Corvette back from Kansas Highway Patrol
Richard Martinez will finally get his classic Corvette back — from the Kansas Highway Patrol. Martinez bought the 1959 Corvette…
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Eyebrow threading law gives workers liberty to make a living
In a final victory for a Kansas couple wanting to hire another family member to provide eyebrow threading in their…
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Ohio mom prevails in free speech case over local school board
An Ohio mother filed a free speech lawsuit in federal court against her school board after being ordered to “zip…
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Legislation finalizes raw milk free speech win in court
Got raw milk? If you produce it, you can now advertise it wherever you wish. Governor Kelly recently signed into…
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KEMA overhaul protects due process, privacy, prevents mask mandates
A revision to the Kansas Emergency Management Act (KEMA) that would limit the ability of local governments and school boards…
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Kansas Supreme Court reverses district court ruling on SB 40
The Kansas Supreme Court reversed a ruling from a district court judge declaring Senate Bill 40, — which gave due…
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KS Supreme Court sets date for SB 40 hearing
Save the date. The Kansas Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether a new law stands on Oct. 26. The…
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Governor, KJI, Chamber, school boards weigh in on SB 40 lawsuit
Kristin Butler and Scott Bozarth wanted school officials to listen to their concerns, but they refused. Left with few other options,…
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Kansas Justice Institute files legal brief in defense of SB 40
The Kansas Justice Institute argues that a legislative overhaul of the Kansas Emergency Act, known as Senate bill 40, should…
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KS Highway Patrol fights to destroy innocent man’s classic Corvette
When Richard Martinez bought a 1959 Corvette from an Indiana used car dealer, the Kansas man had no reason to…