Kansas House backs HB 2453 faces business backlash
The Kansas House approved HB 2453 by 72 to 49 with Franklin County lawmakers split. The bill would permit discrimination against people whose religious beliefs differ, prompting strong opposition from state leaders and major Kansas businesses who warned it would harm commerce and trigger legal challenges.
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ReFresh Friday at Kansas Capitol Triggers Court Clash
Kansas lawmakers react to a pending Gannon v Kansas school finance ruling, with bills to curb Supreme Court powers and a push for court funding. The piece notes political stakes, including control of chief justice authority, district chief judges, and potential governor influence on judicial selection.
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Obama's unilateral health care power grab mocked by critics
Rich Lowry argues President Obama is shifting beyond Congress to rewrite the health care law delaying the employer mandate for 50 to 99 workers and altering rules for larger employers. He likens Obama to monarchs defying Congress and cites Lincoln on the rule of law to question this approach.
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