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Kansas senators push transgender athlete debate to new extremes in override of governor’s veto

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Kansas senators pushed debate over a proposed ban on transgender athletes to new extremes Tuesday involving the University of Kansas championship-winning men’s basketball team and child genital inspections. The Senate — which has repeatedly debated the issue over the past two sessions — then voted 28-10 to override … Continue reading “Kansas senators push transgender athlete debate to new extremes in override of governor’s veto”

KU men’s basketball team honored by governor

The national champion University of Kansas men’s basketball team visited the Statehouse on Monday. The team was honored by Gov. Laura Kelly, who proclaimed April 25 as KU Men’s Basketball National Championship Victory Day. “It is my great pleasure to welcome the 2022 NCAA Champions, our very own Kansas Jayhawks, to the Statehouse,” Gov. Kelly said. … Continue reading “KU men’s basketball team honored by governor”

New revenue projections give Kansas a $3.1B surplus as governor pushes for food sales tax cut

Next year’s revenues increase by $407.8M in forecast, enough to cover $402.5M cost of ending state sales tax on food by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Topeka — A revised economic forecast for Kansas projects the state will collect $407.8 million more than previously expected in the upcoming fiscal year, adding to a budget surplus that … Continue reading “New revenue projections give Kansas a $3.1B surplus as governor pushes for food sales tax cut”