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AG Opinion 2026-11: Schools – Nonpublic Accreditation; Secure Storage
Synopsis: Backpacks and lockers that are accessible to students during the school day do not satisfy HB 2299’s minimum requirements for the secure storage of personal electronic devices. HB 2299 amends K.S.A. 72-5170 to provide that "[e]ach nonpublic school accredited…
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AG Opinion 2026-10: Municipal fire codes
Kansas municipalities may not adopt local fire codes that are less restrictive than the Kansas Fire Prevention Code. Read more: Kansas Attorney General Opinions
<div style="color: #333;">Chiefs stadium bill sparks a ‘home rule’ lawsuit by Unified Government WYCO/KCK</div>
The bill’s language, according to the lawsuit, restricts the Unified Government’s authority in a manner that runs counter to the Kansas Constitution’s right for local governments to determine local affairs “unless the Legislature acts through laws that apply uniformly to…
<div style="color: #333;">Are self-driving cars legal in Kansas?</div>
Yes. Kansas legalized self-driving vehicles for commercial and personal use in 2022. Autonomous vehicles are permitted if they comply with state and federal regulations and traffic laws and can reach a minimal safety condition, such as stopping on a road…
<div style="color: #333;">Kansas Supreme Court weighs in on Topeka pothole case, saying cities have duty to keep streets reasonably safe</div>
Troy Alan Martin sued the City of Topeka for failing to keep its streets reasonably safe for travel. He claimed he was ejected from his car and injured after hitting a pothole on Southwest Topeka Boulevard. Read more: LJWorld
<div style="color: #333;">Judge dismisses Edgerton’s lawsuit against residents who filed anti-data center petition</div>
A citizen-led petition asking for a proposed data center in Edgerton to be voted on by the public will move forward after a Johnson County judge sided with two residents the city sued. Read more: Johnson County Post
<div style="color: #333;">New ordinance aims to protect Fort Scott history</div>
Fort Scott City Commissioner Matthew Wells spoke with us Sunday looking to clarify some decisions made by commissioners to preserve the historic nature of downtown. He says he and fellow commissioners have gotten concerns from the community regarding a year…
<div style="color: #333;">Mulvane adopts new e-mobility ordinance</div>
During its Aug. 17 meeting, the Mulvane City Council took action to approve an ordinance updating a section of the city code with new regulations on the use of e-mobility devices (e-bikes, scooters, skateboards, etc.). Presented for discussion in July,…
<div style="color: #333;">Kansas’ new by-right housing law forcing NEJC cities to revisit zoning — whether they like it or not</div>
Two years after Prairie Village’s housing debate was effectively put to rest, a new state law is forcing the city to delve back into housing discussions. Senate Bill 418, known as the by-right housing bill and signed into law earlier…
<div style="color: #333;">El Dorado must either adopt data‑center ban or send it to a vote after judge’s ruling</div>
A major milestone for people fighting against data centers in El Dorado after a judge ruled on a citizen-led petition to ban them Friday night. The 13th District Judge declared the petition a legislative function of municipal government. This means…
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