Kansas News Archives - Page 2 of 5

Fugitives arrested in New England sanctuary jurisdictions wanted on homicide charges

Friday, April 17 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Fve fugitives have been arrested in New England sanctuary jurisdictions within the past few weeks who are wanted for murder or homicide in their home countries. ... Read More.

Consumer advocate: Following Kansas’ lead to prevent ‘lawfare’ is ‘imperative’

Thursday, April 16 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – After Kansas passed legislation to prevent “lawfare” – or the making of policies apart from the legal process – a consumer protection organization said other states following Kansas’ lead is “imperative” for the sake of consumers and the legislative process. ... Read More.

Vought testifies before lawmakers on Trump’s $2.1T budget request

Wednesday, April 15 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought met with U.S. lawmakers Wednesday to discuss the president’s $2.1 trillion budget proposal for the next fiscal year. ... Read More.

Kansas legislature overrides Kelly veto on ‘lawfare’ bill, limiting public nuisance lawsuits

Tuesday, April 14 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Kansas lawmakers overrode Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of Senate Bill 462 during the recent veto session, enacting a measure supporters say will limit the use of courts to advance political agendas. ... Read More.

Op-Ed: Two Kansas bills show how to stop ideological lawfare

Friday, March 13 by The Center Square

Woke lawfare may sound like something happening in California, Washington, D.C., or someplace else far from the lives of everyday consumers in “Real America,” but it is a real threat to everyday consumers because it represents the Left’s strategy for turning courtrooms across the... Read More.

Farm bill, with changes, heads to U.S. House for vote

Thursday, March 5 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – After more than 22 hours of debate, the Agriculture Committee in the House of Representatives voted early Thursday morning to advance the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. ... Read More.

Murrill announces agreement with Vanguard over ESG policies

Thursday, March 5 by The Center Square

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has announced a first-of-its kind settlement with The Vanguard Group regarding its ESG policies. In 2024, Louisiana and 13 other states filed... Read More.

U.S. farm bill drops, outlines 5-year funding

Friday, February 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The U.S. House Agriculture Committee dropped the text of the U.S. farm bill Friday, an 802-page package authorizing various nutrition, rural development and farm support programs. ... Read More.

Consumer group backs Kansas bills aimed at limiting lawfare

Tuesday, February 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A consumer advocacy group is launching a new national campaign as Kansas lawmakers consider legislation supporters say would limit the use of courts to advance political agendas. ... Read More.

Marijuana, abortion, noncitizen voting on ballots in 2026

Sunday, February 1 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Alongside a battle for control of Congress, voters in states across the country will take up ballot initiatives to decide key issues. Citizenship requirements for voting, abortion, marijuana and psychedelic drug measures are among the issues to be considered across... Read More.