TOPEKA (KSNT) – A bill that would prevent local governments from enforcing plastic bans is heading to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s desk. The bill would, effectively, nullify Lawrence’s recently approved ban on plastic bags. The Kansas Senate voted 24-16 to pass the bill on Wednesday, March 27 forwarding it to the Governor. “The City of […]
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Some state lawmakers took a break from the session today to remember their past and recognize local government. April is Kansas County Government Month. The Kansas Association of Counties (KAC) celebrated Friday at the Capitol. “Counties really do provide a lot of the backbone of our services,” Senator Marci Francisco said. “It’s […]
On Wednesday, the Douglas County Commission will set the stage for an upcoming hearing that could result in the approval of the first commercial-scale renewable
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A bill requiring doctors to ask patients why they’re getting an abortion in Kansas is heading to Governor Laura Kelly’s desk. The Kansas Senate voted 27-13 to pass the bill on Tuesday, March 26. “The concept of gathering data to better understand abortion is a worthwhile endeavor,” said Senator Mark Steffen, a […]