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Analysis: Lawmaker’s Resignation Highlights Conflict For Young Electeds

Posted: June 27, 2017 at 2:52 pm EDT by John Celock

By John Celock In announcing his resignation from the Kansas House of Representatives Monday, state Rep. John Wilson (D-Lawrence) hit…  Read More >

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Young State Legislator Resigns

Posted: June 26, 2017 at 11:59 am EDT by John Celock | Updated: June 26, 2017 at 12:14 pm EDT

By John Celock A young state legislator in Kansas has announced his resignation citing the conflicting demands of family, work…  Read More >

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Abortion Notification Bill Advances

Posted: March 29, 2017 at 4:18 pm EDT by John Celock | Updated: March 29, 2017 at 6:13 pm EDT

By John Celock Kansas lawmakers have advanced legislation that would increase the amount of information abortion providers would have to…  Read More >

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Lawmakers Advance Cannabis-Based Seizure Medication

Posted: March 21, 2017 at 3:56 pm EDT by John Celock | Updated: March 21, 2017 at 11:49 pm EDT

By John Celock Kansas lawmakers have approved a measure that would allow a cannabis-based seizure medication in the state when…  Read More >

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Kansas Lawmakers Approve Diabetes Prevention Program

Posted: February 23, 2017 at 3:50 pm EDT by John Celock | Updated: February 23, 2017 at 4:17 pm EDT

By John Celock Kansas lawmakers have advanced legislation that would upgrade efforts on diabetes prevention. The state House of Representatives…  Read More >

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Lawmakers Approve Opioid Overdose Bill

Posted: February 23, 2017 at 3:27 pm EDT by John Celock

By John Celock Kansas lawmakers have advanced legislation that would allow for first responders to carry medication that can reverse…  Read More >

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Kansas House Dems Replace Leader

Posted: December 5, 2016 at 3:02 pm EDT by John Celock

Less than a month after growing their caucus by 12 members, Kansas House Democrats have ousted their leader in favor…  Read More >

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Lawmakers Approve Anti-Bloomberg Bill

Posted: March 17, 2016 at 4:30 pm EDT by John Celock

By John Celock Legislation aimed at defeating one of former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s pet projects has been…  Read More >

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Kansas Lawmakers Give Preliminary Budget Approval

Posted: February 10, 2016 at 5:50 pm EDT by John Celock | Updated: February 10, 2016 at 9:32 pm EDT

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Ron Ryckman Jr. and House Majority Leader Jene Vickrey discuss the budget with staffers during debate….  Read More >

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Kansas Furlough Deadline Passes

Posted: June 5, 2015 at 1:56 pm EDT by John Celock | Updated: June 6, 2015 at 11:35 am EDT

By John Celock Kansas government employees have started to receive furlough notices effective 12:01 a.m. Sunday as the state legislative…  Read More >

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