State lawmakers return to Topeka today and Kansans can expect debates over some familiar issues like taxes and access to transgender health care. After gaining seats this November, Republicans are better poised to achieve their goals. Kansas News Service reporters Daniel Caudill and Zane Irwin discuss what to expect in the upcoming legislative session.
Plus more on these stories:
- A new Kansas audit finds a tax credit meant to encourage the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles has rarely been used in recent years. The Wichita school board will consider contracts tonight with several architecture firms to design new schools. KMUW’s Suzanne Perez reports.
- Kansas Chief Justice Marla Luckert will address a joint session of the Legislature on Wednesday.
- Bird flu continues to spread among livestock and has even killed one person. In southwest Kansas where there are large dairies, workers can be the most vulnerable.
- Engineers have released water at two dams in Kansas and Missouri to mimic summer storms and help river wildlife.
- A new president and chief executive officer starts work with Wichita Festivals today.
- The Kansas City Chiefs will play their opening playoff game against the Houston Texans.
Producers: Beth Golay
Editors: Beth Golay and Tom Shine
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