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A push to dump the Kansas food sales tax could run into election politics

Efforts to eliminate the 6.5% sales tax on food have the support of the leading candidates for governor, but the change has hit some political hurdles nonetheless. by Dylan Lysen, KCUR and Kansas News Service Lawrence, Kansas — Buying groceries has become more difficult for Patty Wiggins. Previously, a week’s worth of groceries cost the … Continue reading “A push to dump the Kansas food sales tax could run into election politics”

Kansas attorney general asks high court to block redistricting lawsuits

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt wants the Kansas Supreme Court to block a pair of lawsuits challenging the legality of a new congressional map. The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas and Loud Light filed separate lawsuits Monday in Wyandotte County District Court. The lawsuits argue the state … Continue reading “Kansas attorney general asks high court to block redistricting lawsuits”

House Republicans push for Kansas voters to limit executive branch authority, agency regulations

Representatives give preliminary approval by a vote of 77-42 by Noah Taborda and Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Republican representatives are eager Wednesday to approve a constitutional amendment that could provide legislators with new powers over the executive branch should it receive Senate and public approval. If passed by two-thirds of the House and … Continue reading “House Republicans push for Kansas voters to limit executive branch authority, agency regulations”