Kansas Legislature Archives – The Wichita Beacon

Desks in an empty school classroom

State Government

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

by Miranda Moore May 26, 2022

Kansas lawmakers did not include the additional $30 million in special education funding Gov. Laura Kelly requested.

WSU Tech on North Webb Road

Lawmakers want to expand eligibility for free community college in Kansas

by Maria Benevento May 16, 2022May 16, 2022

State Government

Follow the money: How Kansas lawmakers are spending $3.1 billion in budget surplus

by Miranda Moore May 9, 2022May 9, 2022

Kansas Statehouse

State Government

Here’s what happened during the Kansas Legislature’s veto session. But lawmakers aren’t done yet.

by Miranda Moore May 2, 2022May 2, 2022

State Government

Redistricting will impact Kansas for the next decade. Here’s how it works.

by Miranda Moore April 25, 2022April 25, 2022

State Rep. Stephanie Byers

State Government

‘This isn’t about athletics:’ Bill banning transgender athletes from school teams vetoed by Gov. Kelly

by Miranda Moore April 18, 2022April 19, 2022

Kansas Statehouse

State Government

What passed? What didn’t? A recap of the Kansas regular legislative session

by Miranda Moore April 7, 2022April 25, 2022

Kansas lawmakers from Sedgwick County

State Government

Who represents me in the Kansas Legislature?

by Miranda Moore March 31, 2022March 31, 2022

‘Black Friday in August’: Kansas lawmakers hope to pass new school tax holiday

by Maria Benevento March 25, 2022April 1, 2022

‘Knocked down over and over again’: How a Kansas bill loosening SNAP restrictions failed

by Stefania Lugli March 21, 2022April 1, 2022