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Category: State Government

Stories from The Wichita Beacon that cover issues from the Kansas state government.

A Wichita Beacon 2022 Primary Election Coverage logo over a stack of “I voted” stickers
Posted inElections 2022

Live coverage: Wichita’s 2022 primary election

by Miranda Moore, Trace Salzbrenner and Gretchen Lenth August 1, 2022October 11, 2022
A church in Wichita hangs a "Vote Yes" sign above its door.
Posted inElections 2022

Follow the money: Who is funding Kansas abortion amendment ads?

by Miranda Moore July 27, 2022August 7, 2022
Two churches in Wichita hang signs supporting different outcomes for the Kansas abortion amendment vote.
Posted inElections 2022

Kansas will be the first state to vote on abortion after Roe. Here’s how we got here.

by Miranda Moore July 27, 2022August 7, 2022
La oficina para votar en Kansas.
Posted inLea en Español

¿Votará en las primarias de Kansas? Esto es lo que puede esperar al emitir su voto

by Miranda Moore July 18, 2022August 7, 2022
A red sign welcomes guests to the Sedgwick Election Office for a story about the Kansas primary
Posted inElections 2022

Voting in the Kansas primary? Here’s what to expect when casting your ballot

by Miranda Moore July 12, 2022August 7, 2022
La oficina de registro para votar en Kansas.
Posted inLocal Government

Cómo registrarse para votar en las elecciones del 2 de agosto en Kansas

by Miranda Moore July 8, 2022August 7, 2022
The early voting office in Kansas
Posted inCivic Engagement

How to register to vote for the Aug. 2 election in Kansas

by Miranda Moore July 6, 2022August 7, 2022
Some $5 million in grants went to 11 internet service providers to install broadband in rural Kansas communities. (Photo illustration/Canva)
Posted inState Government

Nearly a million Kansans lack quality internet. This grant might fix that.

by Gretchen Lenth July 1, 2022August 7, 2022
Desks in an empty school classroom
Posted inState Government

Open enrollment, childhood literacy included in Kansas’ $6.4 billion education budget

by Miranda Moore May 26, 2022August 7, 2022
WSU Tech on North Webb Road
Posted inEducation

Lawmakers want to expand eligibility for free community college in Kansas

by Maria Benevento May 16, 2022August 7, 2022

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