Kelly uses veto authority to reject infectious disease, Medicaid and election bills

Governor’s arguments hinge on public health, transparency and separation of powers by Tim Carpenter and Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill allowing autonomous vehicles to operate on Kansas roads and vetoed legislation restricting public health officials’ response to all infectious disease outbreaks, a mandate imposing a no-bid contract for … Continue reading “Kelly uses veto authority to reject infectious disease, Medicaid and election bills”

Kansas Lottery preparing for sports wagering

The Kansas Lottery is getting ready for sports wagering to start in Kansas, according to Stephen Durrell, executive director. A bill that passed the Kansas Legislature would allow casino managers to run sports wagering in Kansas, while putting the Kansas Lottery in charge of it. Betting on college and professional sports would become legal in … Continue reading “Kansas Lottery preparing for sports wagering”

Kelly goes shopping for sweet food sales tax repeal, settles for gradual reduction

Bill to be signed by governor ends 6.5% state tax on groceries in 2025 by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Olathe — Gov. Laura Kelly planned a trip to a Hy-Vee store in Olathe to sign a bipartisan bill Wednesday phasing out over three years the state’s 6.5% sales tax on groceries, but would prefer the … Continue reading “Kelly goes shopping for sweet food sales tax repeal, settles for gradual reduction”