From the Legislature

OPINION: Kansas hospitals get the breaks, but where’s the charity?

The promise of the nonprofit hospital is a simple social contract. In exchange for generous tax exemptions, these institutions are expected to provide a safety net for the most vulnerable.…

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Kelly sides with chaos against officers; lawmakers must override veto of HB 2372

An ICE agent is treated for injuries dealt by an illegal immigrant in a Houston, Texas, enforcement incident/U.S. Dept. Homeland Security photo Kansas lawmakers made the right call advancing HB…

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Despite voter support, Dems & GOP legislators punt 3% limit on home value assessments

A public opinion survey shows that 66% of Democratic voters want a 3% assessment limit to protect them from unaffordable double-digit increases in home valuations, but 100% of Democrats in…

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Senate overrides Kelly’s veto of “Bathroom Bill”

TOPEKA — In a sharply divided vote Tuesday afternoon, the Kansas Senate overrode Democratic Governor Laura Kelly’s veto of Senate Bill 244, a contentious measure restricting access to restrooms, locker…

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