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Kansas Senate
5:37 pm
Tue April 2, 2013

Drug Testing Bill Awaits Gov's Signature

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If Gov. Brownback signs the bill, some welfare recipients in Kansas will have to submit to drug testing to keep benefits.

Senators have sent a bill to Gov. Sam Brownback's desk that would require Kansas residents who receive welfare and unemployment benefits to submit to drug testing.

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Legislation
3:50 pm
Fri March 22, 2013

Teacher Bargaining Rights Bills Shelved

Two bills that would have cut back teachers' bargaining rights have been shelved for this session.

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Kansas Senate
3:40 pm
Fri March 15, 2013

Senate Leaders Considering KDOT/KTA Merger

A limited merger of the Kansas Turnpike Authority and the Kansas Department of Transportation recently passed the House, but leaders in the Kansas Senate may be interested in something a bit more comprehensive.

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Taxes
4:48 pm
Thu March 14, 2013

Senate Passes Modified Version Of Brownback Tax Plan

The Kansas Senate has passed a bill that would cut income tax rates in Kansas and keep the sales tax at its current rate.

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Legislation
2:51 pm
Fri March 1, 2013

Dozens Of Bills Passed Before Legislative Deadline

"Turnaround" is basically the midpoint of the legislative session. Most bills that haven’t passed one chamber by today are dead for this year.

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