In rebuke of Marvin Robinson, Kansas governor cuts controversial funds
In an apparent rebuke of a maverick Democratic lawmaker, Gov. Laura Kelly rejected controversial funding for the Quindaro Ruins in Wyandotte County.
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In an apparent rebuke of a maverick Democratic lawmaker, Gov. Laura Kelly rejected controversial funding for the Quindaro Ruins in Wyandotte County.
Republicans inserted $250,000 into the state budget to offer Democratic Rep. Marvin Robinson a “win” after he broke with his party on key veto overrides.
The former lawmaker is arguing that he should not have to go to prison, in part because it would increase his risk of contracting COVID-19, filings show.
The final state budget bill will include a raise for state workers in Kansas — but the exact amount will vary based on their current pay rate.
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Legislature has forwarded a controversial education budget bill to democratic Governor Laura Kelly. The proposal, House Substitute for SB 113, makes appropriations for the department of education for FY 23, FY 24 and FY 25. The Senate voted 23-16 to pass the bill Friday evening, after the House voted to pass […]