Caucuses expose ideological rift in Kansas politics
The March 5 Kansas Presidential Preference Caucuses showed high turnout and a stark divide between the parties. Democrats favored Bernie Sanders in a liberal tilt while Republicans backed Ted Cruz, signaling ideological fault lines ahead of the 2017 legislature elections. A related note covers KGTC Shadow Day at the Capitol and a House bill restricting tanning device access to those under 18.
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KGTC
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Nick Lybarger
Anderson County
Kansas lawmaker opposes tanning bill citing parental rights
Kansas Rep Kevin Jones of Wellsville criticizes HB 2369 for restricting parental control over teens tanning. He notes 77 44 vote language allows fines up to 250 for tanning facilities and urges transparency. HB 2573 would add live audio streaming of legislative sessions starting 2017 and would be run within current resources.
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Information Network of
Kansas
Special session may be called to address school finance crisis
Kansas lawmakers consider a June special session to tackle the courts mandated school finance reform. With a veto session April 27 and budget gaps looming, the plan hinges on whether the Supreme Court order is met and whether revenue can be balanced without tax increases. Governor Brownback faces options including pension payments, highway funds, tobacco settlement proceeds, or trimming programs to reach a $1 billion balance.
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Supreme Court
Kansas
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Brownback
Kansas bills misstate gender in restroom privacy debate
John Richard Schrock of Emporia State argues that Kansas Senate Bill 513 and House Bill 2737 rest on outdated views of anatomy at birth. He cites chromosomal variation and brain studies by Swaab to show gender identity can diverge from anatomy, urging acceptance over 19th century thinking.
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Aunt Louise
Dick Swaab
John Richard Schrock
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Emporia State University
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State Rep Blaine Finch Contact Details for Kansas Capitol
Official contact information for State Representative Blaine Finch includes office location in Room 167 W at the Kansas State Capitol Topeka Kansas 66612 with phone 785 296 7655 and email blaine.finch@house.ks.gov.
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Lawmaker Contact Details For Kansas Capitol Offices
State Representative Kevin Jones room 512N Kansas State Capitol Topeka KS 66612 phone 785 296 6287 email kevin.jones@house.ks.gov State Senator Caryn Tyson room 236E Kansas State Capitol Topeka KS 66612 phone 785 296 6838 email caryn.tyson@senate.ks.gov
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House
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