The U.S. Department of Justice claimed in court it already has sensitive data on voters so it can check for people who should not be registered. However, the Kansas secretary of state said none of that information has been shared.

The Kansas Supreme Court determined in 2019 that the state's constitution protects abortion because it protects a woman's right to personal autonomy.

Gas prices average $2.92 in Kansas and $2.98 in Missouri. California tops the nation at $5.20 per gallon.

Organizers said the objective is to generate money for the party's campaign activities and to rally support for the constitutional right of individuals to possess firearms for self-defense.

The state will use candy and soda definitions that are already set in its food and sales tax laws.

Mayor Lily Wu said a new sales tax vote is not on the horizon, but city leaders will talk during the budget process about how to pay for several of the initiatives the sales tax would have funded.

Gov. Laura Kelly originally refused to hand over the data, leading the federal government to threaten withholding SNAP funds. The governor said she received additional privacy guarantees for how the data will be used.

The proposal would allow renters to pay their monthly rent in multiple payments so long as all is paid in full and on time.

Kansas lawmakers are more optimistic about the chances of passing property tax relief this session. One proposal is a constitutional amendment that would cap property tax valuation changes at 3% for most properties, while another would cap spending by local governments.

The lesser prairie chicken, known for its flamboyant courtship dances and bulging neck pouches, has lost a majority of its population in the grasslands and brush of southwestern Kansas. But Republican lawmakers have long fought against its habitat protections.