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Funding announced for local law enforcement and community organizations tackling domestic violence and sexual assault crimes

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., recently announced federal funding for six local organizations to strengthen law enforcement and community-based responsiveness to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape and stalking. Kansas received more than $1.8 million through these awards, with six agencies receiving $511,813. Recipients of the 2022 S.T.O.P. VAWA grant award … Continue reading “Funding announced for local law enforcement and community organizations tackling domestic violence and sexual assault crimes”

Kansas school board rejects commissioner’s resignation, suspends him for 30 days

In a statement before the Kansas Board of Education’s private session Friday, board president Jim Porter criticized the governor and others for publicly calling for Watson to resign. by Suzanne Perez, Kansas News Service and KMUW Wichita — The Kansas Board of Education rejected a letter of resignation from Commissioner Randy Watson on Friday, instead … Continue reading “Kansas school board rejects commissioner’s resignation, suspends him for 30 days”

Kansas attorney general files bill banning sanctuary cities, issuance of IDs

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Attorney General Derek Schmidt introduced legislation in the Kansas House to create a state law blocking local municipal governments from adopting rules against cooperation with federal law enforcement investigating illegal immigrants. Schmidt’s legislative push followed action in early February by the Unified Government of Kansas City-Wyandotte County to … Continue reading “Kansas attorney general files bill banning sanctuary cities, issuance of IDs”