http://kmuw.org en http://kmuw.org/post/ks-governor-and-ag-propose-human-trafficking-bill <p>Gov. Sam Brownback and Attorney General Derek Schmidt have proposed a bill that would strengthen the state's human trafficking statues, with an emphasis on protecting children from sexual exploitation.&nbsp;</p> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:01:31 +0000 Kate Clause 11396 at http://kmuw.org http://kmuw.org/post/new-law-will-help-create-job-opportunities-disabled-kansans <p>Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback Tuesday signed into law a bill that will create jobs for Kansans with disabilities.</p><p>House Bill 2453 will give preference for state contracts to businesses that meet specific criteria, including employing at least 20 percent of full-time workers in Kansas with disabilities.</p><p>Companies must also do the majority of their business in Kansas and pay at least 75 percent of the total health insurance premium cost for their employees.</p> Tue, 29 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Briana O’Higgins 2184 at http://kmuw.org