Kobach pushes power to block noncitizens from voting in Kansas
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach urged a Senate panel to back a bill allowing his office to purge about 18 000 voters who registered under a federal system not requiring citizenship proof. He cited a federal court ruling and a debunked Old Dominion University study, arguing risks to election integrity while opponents warn of legal overreach and flawed data.
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Sanders to speak at Kansas Dems convention Washington Days
Former presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders will be the keynote speaker at Kansas Democrats Washington Days convention in Topeka. He is set to speak on Saturday Feb 25 at an undetermined time and location, with the Downtown Ramada Inn listed as a venue but another Topeka site expected for his remarks. Kerry Gooch praised Sanders as a beacon for Kansas supporters and anticipated a strong turnout. Sanders won Kansas Democratic caucuses by over three to one margin over Hillary Clinton but did not secure the nomination.
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Kansas lawmakers push income tax rise amid school aid cuts
A Kansas Senate panel moved a bill to raise personal income taxes by phasing in higher rates to raise 660 million over two years, reversing Brownback’s tax cuts and ending an exemption for farmers and business owners. The move comes as education funding faces cuts and a House gun debate is scheduled.
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Lawyers to review skydiving issue at Lawrence airport
Lawrence city commission will not act on skydiving drop zones until city attorneys finish a legal review. An FAA safety assessment found three airport areas could safely host parachute landings, but officials seek clarity on whether this compels permitting skydiving.
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