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Kansas Action for Children focuses on early education, food security and health insurance

Nonpartisan organization asks Legislature to invest surplus in next generation by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Kansas Action for Children’s Adrienne Olejnik knows the look of kids enduring without a sustainable food source, quality early childhood education and benefit of routine medical care. Her job required she look squarely in the eye politicians of … Continue reading “Kansas Action for Children focuses on early education, food security and health insurance”

Kansas House Speaker Ron Ryckman, other reps join list of retiring lawmakers

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector Topeka — House Speaker Ron Ryckman confirmed Monday he would not seek reelection, along with nearly a dozen other representatives who announced plans to step away from the Legislature. The decision confirmed speculation the Olathe Republican would not run again. Rep. Ryckman was first elected to the House in 2012 … Continue reading “Kansas House Speaker Ron Ryckman, other reps join list of retiring lawmakers”

Kansas legislative session closes with pair of overrides, calls for better drug policy

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Kansas lawmakers wrapped the 2022 legislative session Monday by overturning a series of vetoes from the governor, tying up loose ends on remaining bills and debating a resolution taking issue with proposed World Health Organization regulations. A bill approved before the House adjourned the session with minimal opposition … Continue reading “Kansas legislative session closes with pair of overrides, calls for better drug policy”