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In 2026, Kansans will vote on whether Supreme Court justices should be elected

Kansans will vote next year on whether to elect Supreme Court justices or keep the current merit-based system.  Kansas lawmakers narrowly passed a constitutional amendment that will be on the August 2026 ballot. The state has seven Supreme Court justices. If approved by voters, three judges would be elected in 2028. Two more would be […]

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Mid-term report: Kansas lawmakers prioritize culture war, squeeze social services and reject medical weed

Kansas Republicans are cracking down on social services programs, creating new crimes and rejecting proposals by Democrats.  It’s the halfway point through the state legislative session and Kansas lawmakers have passed dozens of bills through the House and Senate. Some bills could fail or be significantly altered when they get to the other chamber. Other […]

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