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As the delta variant pummels Kansas, there’s confusion about who has the authority to issue pandemic restrictions that could curb the spread of COVID. by Abigail Censky, KCUR and Kansas News Service Topeka, Kansas — The delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has 84 of the 105 counties in Kansas caught in a regional hot … Continue reading “Who can tell you to wear a mask in Kansas as COVID surges? It’s complicated”
by Kyle Palmer, Shawnee Mission Post and Kansas News Service If the ruling stands, local governments would have more power to enact rules in response to a pandemic. A Johnson County judge has ruled that a law passed this spring to curtail local governments’ emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic is unconstitutional. In the same … Continue reading “Judge strikes down Kansas COVID-19 emergency powers law, rejects challenge to school mask rule”
A new expanded parental leave policy for state employees was announced recently by Gov. Laura Kelly. Parental leave benefits have been extended to primary caregivers, secondary caregivers and foster parents. “Supporting working parents in our workforce is not only the right thing to do – it’s good for our economy,” Gov. Kelly said. “We’re committed … Continue reading “Parental leave policy extended for state employees”