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Legislative audit places Kansas’ lonely reliance on STAR bonds under harsh spotlight

State approved $1.1 billion in economic development bonds to promote tourism by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The state’s $1.1 billion investment in special economic development bonds supporting museums, racetracks and other attractions produced only three outside of the mega-development at Village West in Wyandotte County that fulfilled the Kansas Department of Commerce’s primary … Continue reading “Legislative audit places Kansas’ lonely reliance on STAR bonds under harsh spotlight”

Nurses must renew expired licenses by Aug. 28

Gov. Laura Kelly urged Kansas nurses to renew their licensing requirements by the Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 deadline. The Kansas State Board of Nursing announced the notice for Kansas nurses, and employers of Kansas nurses, who were working under the professional licensing waivers issued via the COVID-19 disaster declaration Executive Order 21-09. Licensed nursing professionals … Continue reading “Nurses must renew expired licenses by Aug. 28”

Kansas Supreme Court issues stay of lower court’s rejection of emergency management law

Attorney general seeks pause after judge ruled statute unconstitutional by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The chief of the Kansas Supreme Court issued a stay Tuesday of a district court ruling that declared unconstitutional portions of an emergency management law adopted to recalibrate government authority during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief Justice Marla Luckert released … Continue reading “Kansas Supreme Court issues stay of lower court’s rejection of emergency management law”