Kansas laws

At stake is the process for selecting justices for the Kansas Supreme Court.

State also approves settlement in firing of National Guard employee on deployment

Effective July 1, it criminalized “unlawfully approaching” law enforcement officers or first responders within 25 feet under certain circumstances.

A new law passed by Republicans in the Kansas Legislature repeals a three-day grace period for mail-in ballots that were postmarked by Election Day. Civic groups sued, calling it a "deliberate and unconstitutional assault on Kansans' fundamental right to vote."

Free speech advocates say the proposed complaint form could punish students for expression and violate their privacy.

Legal aid group challenged the lawsuits, and Stormont Vail dropped 11 cases, settling $200,000 in debts

New state law raises concerns that valid voters will be removed from registration lists

Industrial revenue bonds are issued by cities, counties and the Kansas Development Finance Authority, and proceeds are used for companies expanding or locating new or existing facilities, according to the Kansas Department of Commerce. Benefits of the bonds include a low interest rate and partial or full property tax abatement for up to 10 years.

An attorney for the police officers declined to respond to questions for this story. Court records show the officers deny Bunce’s accusations of malicious prosecution, fabrication of evidence, retaliation for testimony, civil rights conspiracy, abuse of process and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

State witness in lawsuit over gender-affirming care ban scrutinized for view that pedophilia is "not inherently wrong or harmful."