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The state of Kansas will no longer enforce a law that voting rights groups said made it difficult to register voters...a Kansas school district has rejected a social studies curriculum because some board members say it’s biased against President-elect Donald Trump...and the Douglas County commission has approved two measures clearing the way for an large solar project.
Kansas Supreme Court reaffirms that abortion rights are protected …
Jul 5, 2024 · The Kansas Supreme Court struck down two laws restricting abortion on Friday, affirming its prior interpretation that ending a pregnancy remains a constitutionally protected right in Kansas.
Kansas Primary 2024: Live Results - Kansas Public Radio
Aug 7, 2024 · Live primary election results for the Kansas August 6 2024 primary.
Survey: Kansas voters support legalizing marijuana, oppose current ...
Oct 22, 2024 · A sign announces early voting for Douglas County residents in 2021 at the Douglas County Courthouse, on Massachusetts Street in Lawrence, Kansas.
KPR's Community Spotlight: 2025 Applications
Oct 16, 2024 · As the first year of KPR's Community Spotlight draws near to its end, we're eager to invite a new contingent of spotlighted non-profits for 2025! The Community Spotlight will continue to give recipients an opportunity to spread awareness using KPR’s airwaves each …
Legalizing medical marijuana is popular in Kansas, so why hasn’t it ...
Jan 30, 2024 · Activists at the Statehouse are renewing a push for state lawmakers to legalize medical marijuana in Kansas. While Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and many state legislators from both parties support the concept, lawmakers have yet to take up the issue this session.
Conservatives gain majority on Kansas State Board of Education
Nov 6, 2024 · WICHITA, Kansas — Two conservative Republicans won seats on the Kansas State Board of Education late Tuesday, shifting the board’s ideological balance and potentially reshaping what’s taught in public schools. Republican Debby Potter, a homeschooler who supports school choice, was in the lead in District 10 near Wichita, well ahead of Democrat Jeffrey Jarman and Independent Kent Rowe in ...
It's a Classical Celebration at KPR's Live Day 2024 - Kansas Public …
Sep 1, 2024 · Kansas Public Radio invites you to experience the joys of classical music with us and our community during Live Day! Join us on Friday, Oct. 25, for an entire day of classical music concerts, featuring performances by the talented musicians that call our community home.. The live performances begin at 9 a.m. in the KPR studios, then at 10 a.m., we welcome you to the Lawrence Public Library ...
Headlines for Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Sep 11, 2024 · Here's a commercial-free summary of KPR news headlines, made possible by listener-members. We are in the midst of our Fall Membership Drive, so please consider becoming a member. Pledge at 888-577-5268. Thank you!
Kansas Gets a Lot of Energy from Renewables. It Needs More.
Oct 29, 2024 · Kansas has more than 4,000 wind turbines. The state now gets almost half of its energy from wind power. That's good news. But maybe not as good as you think.