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Agriculture · Topeka

Modern Ag Alliance Applauds the Kansas House's Support of Farmers

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House of Representatives Passes HB 2476, Standing With Farmers to Protect Critical Ag Tools See the Story

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Kansas bill eliminates mail-in ballots if court strikes down signature verification law

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TOPEKA — A Senate bill endorsed by the Kansas Secretary of State’s Office would end advanced voting by mail if a court strikes down state law requiring election officials to verify a voter’s signature. The prospect of such a ruling…See the Story

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Kansas Lawmakers Consider Bill to Require Kindergartners to Be Potty Trained Before Starting School

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Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill that would require incoming kindergartners to be potty trained before starting school.See the Story

Kansas bill would allow cities and counties to impose an earnings tax with voter approval

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A bill at the Kansas Statehouse would give cities and counties a new option to raise local revenue, but only with voter approval.Topeka · Topeka Read Article

In-state tuition bill for illegal immigrants bypasses House committee, referred to full chamber

Republican House leadership is fast tracking a bill banning immigrants living in the United States illegally from receiving most state or local benefits, including in-state tuition at higher education institutions. The bill moved from the Senate to the House where it was referred the committee of the whole instead of one of its policy committees. The maneuver means it won't have a committee hearing in the House, which will get a final up-or-down…Immigration · Topeka Read Article

Kansas governor shows she’s run off the left side of road if she vetoes state’s new biological sex bill, Senate president predicts

Walking down a street’s yellow line in a video ad for her last gubernatorial run in 2022, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly promised, “Like most Kansans, I’m not too far right or too far left. “I’ve always been pretty middle of the road. And that’s how I’ve governed.” The proof of that particular pudding will be whether the Democrat vetoes new legislation requiring the use of biological sex in the state’s public documents and accommodations – a landmark, …Senate · Topeka Read Article

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Ryan Bishop to receive Prestigious Award from AAF-Topeka The American Advertising Federation Topeka (AAF-Topeka) has selected Ryan Bishop, Media Production Specialist in Marketing and Communications, as the 2026 recipient of the Silver Medal Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the advertising industry and his dedicated service to the Topeka community. The announcement was made during a team meeting on Feb. 2. The Silver Medal Awa…Topeka · Topeka Read Article

Proposed Bill Would Require Kansas Governor to Submit Personal Food Assistance Data to Feds

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Attorney General Kris Kobach testified before the Senate Committee on Government Efficiency about the need for Kansas to submit requested food assistance data to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)TOPEKA — An ongoing battle between the attorney general and Kansas governor about releasing Kansans’ personal data to the federal government made its way to a Tuesday committee hearing on a bill intended to for…Kris Kobach · Topeka See the Story

Renewable Fuels Association Pushes for Year-Round E15 Sales Amid Legislative Setback - McPherson Sentinel

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Open the article to view the coverage from McPhersonSentinel - McPherson, KSTopeka · Topeka See the Story

Kansas lawmakers target extreme speeders with reckless driving bill

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Kansas lawmakers are targeting extreme speeders with a reckless driving bill.Topeka · Topeka See the Story

Kansas House wants to establish compensation fund for nurses 'harmed' by State Board of Nursing

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According to the Sunflower State Journal, budget writers for the Kansas House of Representatives have agreed to set aside $1 million to compensate nurses for “nonclinical harms” caused by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. “The House Appropriations Committee agreed to create the Nurse Fair Treatment and Recovery Fund for nurses who file claims against the state believing they were wrongly treated by the nursing board in a way unrelated to treati…Topeka · Topeka Read Article

Local beef producer attends conference - Tri-County Tribune

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Justin Dow of Pratt was among several beef industry stakeholders who attended the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) Leadership Conference January 26-28 in Topeka. The three-day event is designed to expose attendees to services provided by KLA, the legislative process, advocacy training and consumer engagement.Topeka · Topeka Read Article

America celebrates 250 years in 2026 - Tri-County Tribune

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By Huascar MedinaTopeka freelance copywriter and literary editor for seveneightfive magazineCherryRoad Media Share America 250 is here. This will be the greatest year for artistic… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseTopeka · Topeka Read Article

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Modern Ag Alliance Applauds the Kansas House's Support of Farmers

Kansas bill eliminates mail-in ballots if court strikes down signature verification law

Kansas Lawmakers Consider Bill to Require Kindergartners to Be Potty Trained Before Starting School

Kansas bill would allow cities and counties to impose an earnings tax with voter approval

In-state tuition bill for illegal immigrants bypasses House committee, referred to full chamber

Kansas governor shows she’s run off the left side of road if she vetoes state’s new biological sex bill, Senate president predicts

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Proposed Bill Would Require Kansas Governor to Submit Personal Food Assistance Data to Feds

Renewable Fuels Association Pushes for Year-Round E15 Sales Amid Legislative Setback - McPherson Sentinel

Kansas lawmakers target extreme speeders with reckless driving bill

Kansas House wants to establish compensation fund for nurses 'harmed' by State Board of Nursing

Local beef producer attends conference - Tri-County Tribune

America celebrates 250 years in 2026 - Tri-County Tribune

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Kansas bill would allow cities and counties to impose an earnings tax with voter approval

In-state tuition bill for illegal immigrants bypasses House committee, referred to full chamber

Kansas governor shows she’s run off the left side of road if she vetoes state’s new biological sex bill, Senate president predicts

Stormont Vail Community News

Proposed Bill Would Require Kansas Governor to Submit Personal Food Assistance Data to Feds

Renewable Fuels Association Pushes for Year-Round E15 Sales Amid Legislative Setback - McPherson Sentinel

Kansas lawmakers target extreme speeders with reckless driving bill

Kansas House wants to establish compensation fund for nurses 'harmed' by State Board of Nursing

Local beef producer attends conference - Tri-County Tribune

America celebrates 250 years in 2026 - Tri-County Tribune

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