Kansas House panel approves SB 175 shield religious campus groups
The Kansas House Federal and State Affairs Committee advanced Senate Bill 175 by 12 to 10 to the House floor. The measure, passed by the Senate March 19, would let public college religious groups set membership limits based on sincere religious beliefs, drawing concern over possible discrimination against gays and lesbians. House debate is postponed for a week-long break before possible floor action and a governor's decision.
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Senate confirms KDHE and KHP administrators
The Senate unanimously confirmed Susan Mosier as KDHE secretary and Mark Bruce as KHP superintendent while confirming Brownback picks. Laura McConnell failed 18 19 for the Racing and Gaming Commission seat after GOP criticism over a 2010 revenue measure. Kelly opposed Mosier citing Medicaid expansion concerns.
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Garden City College Closes For Easter Holiday
Garden City Community College will be closed today and Monday in observance of the Easter holiday, with campus operations paused to acknowledge the weekend.
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Governor Brownback defends tobacco tax plan amid lobbying clash
Kansas Governor Brownback said he wished lobbyist David Kensinger hadn’t lobbied against his tobacco tax proposal while lawmakers adjourned without a budget deal. The plan would raise cigarettes to 2.29 per pack and liquor tax to 12 percent. Kensinger, once Brownback's chief of staff, represents Reynolds American in opposing the tax hike. Brownback defended early budget access and urged broad input while noting limited House support for the increases. He cited health aims and KU Cancer Center input as backing for higher tobacco taxes. Lawmakers confront Senate budget gaps and school funding overhaul, with districts warning about block grant impacts and potential state aid reversals. The federal grand jury probe into campaign loans remains under question, with officials saying laws were followed.
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