Bill limiting local regulation of home-based businesses hits roadblock
A bill that would limit local governments' ability to regulate what is described as a “no-impact” home-based business failed to get out of a...
Cities, counties urge governor to veto government competition bill
Kansas cities and counties are asking Gov. Laura Kelly to veto a bill that would require them to rebate property taxes if they compete...
Bill banning social media censorship torpedoed in Senate
The state Senate on Tuesday torpedoed a bill banning social media companies from limiting content, sending the legislation back to a different committee where...
Senators work to preserve affordable housing tax credit
Senators are trying to preserve a state tax credit created to encourage construction of affordable housing in Kansas.
The Senate is negotiating with the House...
Cities criticize bill limiting power to regulate sale of goods, services
Cities and counties turned out in force to fight a bill stopping them from regulating any consumer products and services allowed under state law,...
Senate expands incentive to lure urban dwellers into rural areas
The Senate on Monday agreed to expand a development incentive enticing residents to move from urban parts of Kansas to rural areas as part...
Legislature approves $50 million for COVID recovery rebates
The Kansas Legislature on Monday approved a $50 million plan to give rebates to businesses that were ordered closed or were forced to limit...
Legislature approves regulatory ‘sandboxes’
A bill that would create a climate for Kansas entrepreneurs to test novel business ideas in a setting where rules and regulations are temporarily...
House approves bill aimed at fostering business innovation
The Kansas House on Thursday approved a bill intended to create a climate for developing innovative business ideas despite objections from Democrats who said...
Amazon wins early round for robot delivery vehicles
A bill authorizing Amazon to operate automated delivery vehicles on city sidewalks gained new life Thursday after it won approval in a Senate committee.
The...
