TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill Tuesday that strengthens protections for people whose property has been seized. Senate Bill 458 makes changes to the Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act. The bill establishes new guidelines for asset forfeiture, aiming to improve due process for property owners and increase governmental accountability. []
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed a bill that makes changes in state law dealing with asset forfeiture. Senate Bill 458 reforms the Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act. It
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is letting a bill banning certain diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in higher education to become state law Friday. Kelly is using her veto power on April 19 to reject several bills while letting two others become law without her signature. She included statements in a press []
An incident earlier this month is still raising questions in Shiawassee County after a traffic stop turned into a deputy-involved shooting, where 43-year-old Daniel Silver was killed.
KANSAS (KSNT) - The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is releasing its 2023 Civil Asset Forfeiture report. According to the Institute for Justice, asset seizure happens first prior to forfeiture. If a law enforcement officer believes property is associated with a crime they can seize it. An asset is permanently transferred from the owner to the []
In response to the popularity of meat alternatives, Arizona has introduced a bill aimed at stricter regulations on the labeling of products.
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The Kansas Senate was unable to secure enough votes to override Governor Laura Kelly’s veto of a bipartisan tax cut package. The House had voted 104 to 15 to override the veto, which had the necessary majority,
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KSNT) - With the recent passage of a massive foreign aid bill for Ukraine and other U.S. allies, how did Kansas' representatives and senators vote on the spending bill? Kansas representatives and senators were divided on the disbursement of billions in foreign aid to Ukraine during votes on the issue earlier this month. []
Could a crackdown on Clear be brewing in the nation’s most populous state? On Tuesday, California lawmakers will begin considering a bill that, if passed, could place serious new regulations on the expedited airport security service. Critics say it could effectively force Clear out of many Golden State airports. At issue is the fact that …
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is signing off on four bills Friday dealing with education, foster care and more. Grace Hoge, a spokeswoman for the Office of the Governor, announced in a press release April 19 that Kelly is signing four bills as the 2024 Legislative session comes to a close. More information []