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Fire breaks out at an unsanctioned homeless camp in Lawrence... a child was killed when a car crashed into a gas pump in Derby... a teenager gets probation for shooting at pedestrians in downtown Lawrence... and another train derails in Kansas, this time in Woodson County. Those stories and more... here.
Democratic Governor Laura Kelly vetoes a GOP tax plan... lawmakers return to work Wednesday to work on wrapping-up the session... and officials confirm eight tornadoes touched down in Chase County last week. Those headlines and more... here.
State lawmakers are set to return on Monday, Jan. 3 as they head into an election year full of uncertainty due to the redrawing of legislative districts.
Alabama News One of the most pressing issues Monday is final approval of the general fund budget. Another bill that could be addressed is a ban on gender-affirming treatments for transgender minors. Lawmakers are weighing a pause in an upcoming requirement for third-graders to pass a reading test before moving to the fourth grade. House leaders said they are doubtful a gambling bill will get a vote as lawmakers face a ticking clock and continued divisions on the matter. (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redis...