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Gov. Kelly signs bill cutting property taxes for veterans and elderly

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly today ceremonially signed legislation at a Topeka home to celebrate the bipartisan passage of House Bill 2239, which cuts property taxes. It provides additional tax relief for Kansas veterans and the elderly through property tax refunds and gives tax credits to teachers who purchase school supplies out of their own pockets. … Continue reading “Gov. Kelly signs bill cutting property taxes for veterans and elderly”

Kansas Legislature’s late-night surge covers sports betting, budget, KPERS and COVID-19

Lawmakers to return in late May for closing bell of 2022 session by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The House and Senate completed a flurry of votes early Friday sending to Gov. Laura Kelly bills legalizing sports gambling, investing more than $1.1 billion in the state’s pension system and blocking government mask mandates for … Continue reading “Kansas Legislature’s late-night surge covers sports betting, budget, KPERS and COVID-19”

House passes compromise sports gambling legislation; bill’s fate rests with Senate

Proposal builds on controversial casino gambling law adopted in 2007 by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The Kansas House approved a compromise bill Thursday creating opportunities for tribal or state-owned casinos to engage in the business of online and in-person sports betting. The measure would need to be adopted by the Kansas Senate before … Continue reading “House passes compromise sports gambling legislation; bill’s fate rests with Senate”