Kansas Republicans use ‘power of the purse’ to tie up immigration, DEI provisions in budget
Republicans are likely to approve a state budget for Kansas that would force the state’s Democratic governor to limit diversity efforts on college campuses and help Texas in its fight with the Biden administration over border security. It contains provisions aimed at this purpose. Republican negotiators in the state House and Senate agreed to include […]
Kansas Democratic governor and Republican leaders strike tax compromise, leaving dissenters on both sides
Top Republicans and the Democratic governor brokered a tax cut deal after Kansas’ Republican leaders abandoned a move to a single-rate personal income tax that the state’s Republican leaders and Democratic governor strongly opposed. The Kansas House and Senate were scheduled to vote on the compromise on Thursday or Friday, and Gov. Laura Kelly was […]
‘Foul play’ suspected for missing Kansas moms Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley in Oklahoma
Two Kansas mothers who were traveling in Oklahoma disappeared and the car they were driving was found abandoned in a remote area of the Sooner State’s Panhandle. Authorities suspect “foul play”. Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelly were reported missing Saturday in a “rural” area of Texas County near Highway 95 and L Road. oklahoma state […]
Future for Chiefs, Royals in Kansas City in doubt after fans reject sales tax
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Tuesday night, residents of Jackson County, Missouri, along with Major League Baseball, voted strongly against a sales tax measure that would have funded the construction of a new ballpark downtown, resulting in the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs The future was in doubt. Arrowhead Stadium renovation work. Royals owner John […]
Report: Police Searching For Kansas City Chiefs’ Rashee Rice After Alleged Hit-And-Run Crash
Super Bowl LVIII Opener, Las Vegas, Nevada – February 5: Lasci Rice of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to the media during Super Bowl LVIII Opener at Allegiant Stadium on February 5, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candace Ward/Getty Images) OAN’s Avril Elfie10:13am – Monday, April 1, 2024 Police in Dallas, Texas, are […]
Kansas lawmakers race to reckon with flat tax, DEI disputes, disability services before spring break
Kansas lawmakers are rushing to cut taxes, fund disability services and address immigration issues before the annual three-week spring break begins next week. Most bills that don’t pass at that point will not be considered when lawmakers return for a short omnibus session on April 29. Republicans are at odds over how to cut income […]
Dashcam video: Police seeking Kansas City Chiefs player allegedly involved in 6-car crash caused by Lamborghini, Corvette racing
Police want to question a Kansas City Chiefs player in connection with a six-vehicle crash that occurred in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday. Dashcam video shows a car accident involving a Lamborghini and a Corvette that were racing on a Texas highway. Police said the drivers of the sports car fled the scene. This was announced […]
BREAKING: Kansas Voters DEFEAT anti-choice amendment, Fox STUNNED
Voters in Kansas resoundingly REJECTED a state constitutional amendment that would have removed the constitutional right to … source
Kansas lawmakers pass bill prohibiting foreign adversary-tied entities from buying land near military installations
Kansas lawmakers on Wednesday voted in favor of passing a bill that would prohibit foreign adversaries from purchasing land near U.S. military installations. Associated Press report. Republicans in the state House of Representatives passed the Senate Bill 172 This week’s vote was 84-39. The bill would prohibit organizations with ties to foreign terrorist organizations, as […]
Kansas lawmakers advance crackdown on Chinese land buys, economic activity
A proposal aimed at curbing the economic influence of Chinese companies, including their ability to own farmland and business real estate, has passed the Kansas House of Representatives. The bill also targets other “countries of concern”: Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Venezuela. Other bills limit state investment in foreign companies and limit the use of […]