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KS bill would criminalize ‘unlawful approach’ of first responders — including ICE
A bill on the brink of becoming law in Kansas would incentivize local cooperation with federal immigration authorities and make it a crime to come within 25 feet of a first responder — including an ICE agent — after being ordered to back up. The…
What could happen if HB 2745 is NOT vetoed by the governor
On Friday evening, the Kansas Legislature passed S Sub HB 2745 that allows voters (through a protest petition signed by 10% of voters) to effectively veto a budget with property taxes increased beyond the CPI (inflation index), or 3%, whichever is lower. If not vetoed…
Arma Council tackles illegal dumping
Illegal dumping is beginning to plague the Arma area with reports of fly-tipping occurring at the Arma City Pool and other areas around town. “Two weeks ago, I know that Richard (Kerley, council member) reported to me, and I don’t know about anybody else, saw…
‘It saved my life, 100%’ — In 10 years, JoCo’s veterans treatment court has become model statewide
For William Von Steiger, the unlikely first step toward a better life began two years ago with a burning car. Von Steiger, an Overland Park veteran who served a year as an Army paralegal specialist before his discharge in 2008, started the car fire during…
Kansas property tax system is akin to ‘Titanic that’s hit the iceberg,’ lawmaker says
Kansas legislators’ lineup of property tax relief legislation could chip away at state and local revenue, but some see the proposals as course correction, making up for years of rising property taxes. One bill would phase out Kansans’ property taxes in favor of added sales…
Kansas lawmakers are advancing property tax relief. Here are the major proposals
The leading proposals this year are similar to the bills and resolutions that failed just a year ago. But lawmakers are more optimistic that relief will come this time around. Here are the two leading proposals: Constitutional amendment to cap valuation increases, and Spending caps…
Attorney General Opinion 2026-6: County hospital budget submissions to county commission
Synopsis: K.S.A. 19-4607(c) requires non-elected hospital boards to submit a proposed budget … K.S.A. 19-4610(a) directs that a hospital board shall have control over all expenditures, except those raised by revenue bonds. These statutes do not conflict… Read more: Kansas Attorney General Opinions
6 Lenexa residents sue city over Habitat for Humanity land sale
Six Lenexa residents have filed a lawsuit against the city, declaring that city officials are selling parkland to Habitat for Humanity without giving them proper notice. On Tuesday in Johnson County District Court, the six residents filed the lawsuit that, among other allegations, claims City…
Landlord-friendly bill would roll back one Kansas city’s protections for low-income renters
A Kansas property owner wants to impose a restriction across the entire state because of one city’s rules. Stan Weber, CEO and president of Tower Properties, was one of several housing industry professionals who pushed for twin pieces of legislation Feb. 5 during back-to-back hearings…
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