Kansas Senate backs state control of OSHA enforcement
Senate Commerce Committee members considered shifting workplace safety enforcement from federal OSHA to Kansas state control but heard it could not weaken protections. Kansas Department of Labor officials noted that state rules must be at least as strict and enforced as OSHA, including inspection and penalty levels, to qualify for funding and feasibility.
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Kansas Supreme Court seeks redirect funds to keep courts open
Kansas Chief Justice Lawton Nuss urged lawmakers to divert 3.1 million in e filing funds to operations to avoid furloughs and keep courts open as a 2.5 million revenue shortfall threatens operating costs through June. Senate leader Bruce said fee declines may allow shifting resources across districts. Brownback had urged a more democratic selection of justices.
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Kansas lawmakers push to outlaw revenge porn
Two Kansas legislators seek new law to ban posting nude photos or videos of a former spouse or partner online without consent. Rep. Sydney Carlin and Rep. Stephanie Clayton plan separate but similar bills, aiming to criminalize after the relationship ends material filmed or taken during the relationship.
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Kansas lawmakers push bill to end concealed carry permits
Twenty six Kansas Senate members led by Majority Leader Terry Bruce propose ending the state permit requirement for concealed carry. The measure would allow open carry and permit optional for cross state recognition, aligning with gun rights aims amid recent efforts to limit local restrictions.
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