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Kansas marijuana law unaffected by federal change
President Donald Trump took the first step Thursday to reclassify marijuana, but the move won’t affect Kansans unless the state changes its laws, a law enforcement professional said. Trump signed an executive order to drop marijuana from a Schedule I drug…
AG Opinion 2025-25
Synopsis: County election officers’ duty to destroy ballots pursuant to K.S.A. 25-2708(b) is directory and not mandatory, and such duty must give way to a search warrant or subpoena compelling the production or preservation of such ballots pursuant to a…
AG Opinion 2025-24: Scheduling of RNR Hearing
Synopsis: K.S.A. 79-2988(b)’s use of the word “shall” is mandatory. K.S.A. 79-2988(b)(2) states a governing body seeking to exceed the revenue neutral rate shall notify the county clerk about the date, time, and location of the public hearing on or…
Salina appeals ruling in Cozy Inn case, restaurant allowed to finish mural
While the appeal is under review, The Cozy Inn will be allowed to finish the mural, with the understanding that changes may be required. Read more: KSN-TV
Kansas Supreme Court examines roiling water dispute between crop irrigators and Hays, Russell
The Kansas Supreme Court endured a crossfire of claims and counterclaims Monday about whether an association of Edwards County irrigators can try to thwart plans by Hays and Russell to make use of water rights acquired decades ago to pipe…
City of Salina to Appeal Ruling on Cozy Inn Mural, Completion of it Authorized
Salina City Commissioners Tuesday authorized Mayor Greg Lenkiewicz to execute agreements to pause enforcement of a federal judge’s ruling in November Salina’s sign codes are unconstitutional and authorizing appeal of that ruling to the 10th US Circuit Court of Appeals.…
Advocates’ draft ordinance aims to put safeguards on Lawrence police camera surveillance tech
A draft ordinance by the Lawrence Transparency Project would require more public oversight and put up safeguards on the use of camera integration technology rolled out by the Lawrence Police Department this year. The Lawrence Transparency Project organized following the…
New proposed law could electronically fine Kansas drivers who ignore stop signs on school busses
The Kansas Board of Education has a big wish list for the state legislature. However, the board believes one recommendation deserves some extra attention. During the Kansas Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9 board members came up with…
Judge upholds Kobach opinion opposing JoCo sales tax renewal
A Shawnee County judge on Tuesday upheld an attorney general's opinion saying that Johnson County exceeded its authority to ask voters to renew a public safety sales tax to fund mental health and emergency medical services. Read more: Sunflower State…
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