Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt was a key force behind the bill. She is running against Ty Masterson in the Republican gubernatorial primary election.
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Missouri and Kansas legislation looks to expand the reach of the alternative medicine doctors
Legislation introduced in Missouri and Kansas this year would expand the reach of the alternative medicine doctors, making them more like primary care providers. Traditional medical groups are opposed.
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Kansas lawmakers shaping sports authority — and tax shield — for new Chiefs stadium
The sports authority would work similarly to the one in Jackson County. It will mean the stadium is publicly owned.
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Kansas lawmakers want to require age verification on all phone application downloads
The legislation passed the Senate 34-6. It would require adults and children alike to confirm their ages before downloading apps from platforms such as Google or Apple.
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After months of fighting, Gov. Laura Kelly hands over personal data for SNAP recipients to Trump administration
The governor said she received additional privacy guarantees from the federal government. Republicans say she folded under pressure.
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Kansas lawmakers are advancing property tax relief. Here are the major proposals
Caps on valuations and spending by local governments headline property tax relief packages.
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Kansas pushes more jail time for problematic youth. Research says that will lead to more crime
Legislation sent to the governor allows more children to be locked up and for longer. It also requires new, previously unsuccessful treatment options to be funded.
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Kansas Republicans override governor’s veto of transgender bathroom ban
The law requires people use bathrooms that align with their sex at birth.
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes bill on transgender bathroom restrictions, driver’s license sex changes. GOP has votes to override
Kelly vetoed the bill, but Republicans currently have the votes to override the veto. The bill is expected to be tied up in lawsuits if approved.
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Kansas version of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act might come in 2026
A bill would add multiple new requirements for social service programs. State staff and experts in food and medical assistance say it won’t help anyone.