The bill focuses on detention and treatment programs. But opponents of the legislation say the proposed programs won’t succeed.
Kansas bill would drain funding that helps steer kids out of criminal justice system, advocates say
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Wyandotte County advances safer streets plan, ponders utility rate increases
Officials are pursuing millions in federal funding for road safety projects targeting deadly crash locations. Meanwhile, sewer, stormwater and solid waste rate increases are being considered to maintain aging systems.
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‘Forever chemicals’ surge past federal limits in some Missouri water systems
New EPA data show contamination across the state. But removing the forever chemicals could cost millions and take years.
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DOJ says Kansas handed over Social Security numbers of voters. The state says that’s not true
The U.S. Department of Justice claimed in court it already has sensitive data on voters. The Kansas secretary of state said none of that information has been shared.
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Student aid for ‘low-earning outcome’ degrees on the chopping block
Programs whose graduates often do not earn more than a high school diploma holder would not be eligible for student loans.
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Voter guide: Two Hickman Mills ballot questions could help reduce budget deficit
Superintendent Dennis Carpenter said both ballot measures would free up funds for operations and help the district improve financial stability — without raising the tax rate.
Posted inLabor
Kansas City data centers and AI flip the script on job security
KC’s data center boom is a windfall for construction trades. But the AI powered by those buildings is already reshaping who has job security — and who doesn’t.
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What to know about the $60 million Independence School District bond on the April 7 ballot
Fairmount, Korte and Procter elementary schools are the priorities of the bond issue, but most schools would see some improvements.
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Proposed KCK battery storage project set for April review
Developers requested more time for community engagement before a decision on the proposed facility.
Posted inHealth
In Missouri and Kansas, NIH research grants slipped in 2025
Despite delays and cancellations, National Institutes of Health grants poured more than $1 billion into the two states last year. But the total number of grants funded declined by more than 8%.