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Biden to pardon all federal offenses for simple marijuana possession, review criminalization

by Ariana Figueroa, Jennifer Shutt and Jacob Fischler, Kansas Reflector Washington — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced executive actions that would pardon thousands of people with prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. He will also direct U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Attorney General Merrick Garland to review how … Continue reading “Biden to pardon all federal offenses for simple marijuana possession, review criminalization”

Schmidt eager to reform selection of Supreme Court justices; Kelly prefers status quo

Kansas attorney general candidates split on direct election of justices by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Overland Park — Republican gubernatorial candidate Derek Schmidt wants the Kansas Constitution amended to require Kansas Senate confirmation votes on a governor’s nominees to the Kansas Supreme Court. Schmidt, the state’s attorney general, said Kansas should mimic the federal model … Continue reading “Schmidt eager to reform selection of Supreme Court justices; Kelly prefers status quo”

November election to decide Kansas Supreme Court climate, constitutional amendments

Six Kansas Supreme Court justices up for retention; two constitutional amendments proposed by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector Topeka — In November, six of Kansas’ seven Supreme Court judges are up for retention votes, and two constitutional amendments will be decided. Advocacy groups say these choices on the November ballot offer voters an opportunity to shift … Continue reading “November election to decide Kansas Supreme Court climate, constitutional amendments”