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Legislature sends governor tax bill with $50 million for small businesses hurt by COVID-19

GOP senator punctuates support for reform with attack on governor by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The Legislature by a nearly unanimous margin voted Monday to send tax-reform legislation to Gov. Laura Kelly but not before a Senate Republican supporting the bill insisted the governor receive no credit for earmarking $50 million to reimburse … Continue reading “Legislature sends governor tax bill with $50 million for small businesses hurt by COVID-19”

Kansas governor signs law legalizing sports betting

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector Topeka — After years of waiting, Kansans will soon be able to legally wager on sporting events under a new law signed Thursday by Gov. Laura Kelly. Senate Bill 84 allows for the four state-owned casinos to use digital or in-person avenues to engage in the business of sports betting. … Continue reading “Kansas governor signs law legalizing sports betting”

Kansas governor, legislators offer support for Andover after ‘stunning and heartbreaking’ tornado

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Gov. Laura Kelly on Saturday surveyed damage in Andover and promised to help the town recover from the large and destructive tornado that tore through the town the night before. Legislators from the area offered prayers and assistance for the Butler County community. The National Weather Service in … Continue reading “Kansas governor, legislators offer support for Andover after ‘stunning and heartbreaking’ tornado”