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What else could $2 billion buy?Medicaid expansion for 152,000 Kansans ($171M over 10 yrs)2+ years of school funding via ...
01/01/2026

What else could $2 billion buy?

Medicaid expansion for 152,000 Kansans ($171M over 10 yrs)
2+ years of school funding via the 20-mill levy
The entire 2024 tax relief package

Kansas is making a choice. Here's what's on the other side:
https://capitolbee.com/p/no-new-taxes-vs-2-billion-in-trade-offs-what-kansas-is-giving-up-to-land-the-chiefs

The stadium deal won't raise your tax rate. But it will redirect billions in tax dollars we could have spent on other Kansas priorities. Here's what we're trading away—and the questions you should be asking before the concrete gets poured.

The stadium deal won't raise your tax rate. But it will redirect billions in tax dollars we could have spent on other Ka...
12/30/2025

The stadium deal won't raise your tax rate. But it will redirect billions in tax dollars we could have spent on other Kansas priorities. Here's what we're trading away—and the questions you should be asking before the concrete gets poured. 🚧

Read this and more at capitolbee.com.

The stadium deal won't raise your tax rate. But it will redirect billions in tax dollars we could have spent on other Kansas priorities. Here's what we're trading away—and the questions you should be asking before the concrete gets poured.

The Kansas legislative session starts in just six weeks! Get ready for key issues like redistricting and Medicaid expans...
12/01/2025

The Kansas legislative session starts in just six weeks! Get ready for key issues like redistricting and Medicaid expansion.

"What can I actually do? I'm just one person."

Feeling overwhelmed by the political landscape in Kansas? Discover how individuals can still make an impact even when it...
12/01/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by the political landscape in Kansas? Discover how individuals can still make an impact even when it seems like the game is rigged.

"What can I actually do? I'm just one person."

In the recent elections, Kansas voters opted for stability and leadership instead of turmoil. 🗳️ Learn how the recent re...
11/05/2025

In the recent elections, Kansas voters opted for stability and leadership instead of turmoil. 🗳️ Learn how the recent results reflect their preferences and the implications for upcoming legislative discussions.

Kansas voters chose steadiness over spectacle at the polls. Also: Republicans backed off a special session on redistricting, saving that fight for January.

This week, the Kansas Corporation Commission holds a hearing on October 8 to determine how large energy users, such as d...
10/06/2025

This week, the Kansas Corporation Commission holds a hearing on October 8 to determine how large energy users, such as data centers, will be charged for their substantial electricity needs. This proposal aims to prevent costs from being passed on to ordinary consumers, ensuring that big players bear the financial responsibility for their energy use.

Kansas regulators weigh a big-user power plan on Oct. 8 (think: AI data centers). It would make data centers cover new electric grid costs they trigger.

As Kansas prepares for a pivotal vote on judicial elections, the stakes couldn't be higher. Lawmakers have placed SCR 16...
09/23/2025

As Kansas prepares for a pivotal vote on judicial elections, the stakes couldn't be higher. Lawmakers have placed SCR 1611 on the ballot, which aims to abolish merit selection for Supreme Court justices. Find out what this could mean for the future of judicial independence in Kansas: https://billbee.ai/bills/scr1611?utm_source=capitolbee.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=the-judicial-elections-arms-race-is-coming-for-kansas

With a new justice sworn in on Sept. 17, Kansas’ 2026 ballot fight to elect our Supreme Court justices just got real. Also: Thoughts on censorship.

📢 The judicial-elections arms race is heating up in Kansas! With a new justice sworn in, the upcoming 2026 ballot for el...
09/22/2025

📢 The judicial-elections arms race is heating up in Kansas! With a new justice sworn in, the upcoming 2026 ballot for electing Supreme Court justices is shaping up to be a major battleground. Read more about the implications and the push from both sides in this critical fight. 🔍 👉

With a new justice sworn in on Sept. 17, Kansas’ 2026 ballot fight to elect our Supreme Court justices just got real. Also: Thoughts on censorship.

The upcoming Kansas Corporation Commission hearing on October 8 is crucial for determining how large energy users, such ...
09/19/2025

The upcoming Kansas Corporation Commission hearing on October 8 is crucial for determining how large energy users, such as data centers, will be charged for their substantial electricity needs. This proposal aims to prevent costs from being passed on to ordinary consumers, ensuring that big players bear the financial responsibility for their energy use. More details can be found in the full article! 📅

Kansas regulators weigh a big-user power plan on Oct. 8 (think: AI data centers). It would make data centers cover new electric grid costs they trigger.

💡 Kansas is paving the way for electricity mega-users with a new plan that aims to protect everyday Kansans from rising ...
09/17/2025

💡 Kansas is paving the way for electricity mega-users with a new plan that aims to protect everyday Kansans from rising costs. On October 8, regulators will discuss a proposal requiring large power consumers, like data centers, to cover their own infrastructure costs. Read more: 👉

Kansas regulators weigh a big-user power plan on Oct. 8 (think: AI data centers). It would make data centers cover new electric grid costs they trigger.

The shooting at UVU has officials debating Kansas laws on concealed carry at schools. The law permits concealed carry on...
09/12/2025

The shooting at UVU has officials debating Kansas laws on concealed carry at schools. The law permits concealed carry on campuses unless 'adequate security measures' are in place. Explore the details in this insightful commentary: https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch75/075_007c_0020.html?utm_source=capitolbee.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=after-the-uvu-assassination

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University. Kansas campuses allow concealed carry unless a venue flips on “adequate security measures.” Here’s what our universities actually do (and what this moment might signal for 2026).

In the aftermath of the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University,...
09/11/2025

In the aftermath of the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University, reactions are roiling across the nation. This incident raises critical questions about campus safety and the implications of political violence. Read the full story here:

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University. Kansas campuses allow concealed carry unless a venue flips on “adequate security measures.” Here’s what our universities actually do (and what this moment might signal for 2026).

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