Gov. Kelly signs education, suicide coercion and other bills


by KSNT News

KSNT News— TOPEKA (KSNT) - Gov. Laura Kelly signed seven bills on Wednesday including SB 438 which establishes the Kansas Blueprint for Literacy. Under the bill, the Kansas Board of Regents will receive $10 million in additional funding to implement Kansas Blueprint for Literacy. Kansas Blueprint for Literacy will provide teachers with resources for retraining in the []

WHNT.com—Gov. Bill Lee signs bill allowing armed teachers in schools. The controversial bill would allow teachers to conceal carry firearms on school grounds if certain conditions are met.

KSNT News—Gov. Kelly signs multi-year state budget. TOPEKA (KSNT) — Governor Laura Kelly signed off on the state's budget for fiscal years 2025-2028. On Wednesday, Kelly signed Senate Bill 28, which allocates funding for fiscal years 2023-2028. According to a release from the Governor's office, this budget will make spending to continue the Kelly administration's progress in bettering the state. Part of []

Honolulu Star-Advertiser—Gov. Josh Green signs vacation rental bill into law. Gov. Josh Green on Friday made good on his promise and signed a bill into law that gives counties the ability to better regulate short-term vacation rentals in the hope of freeing up affordable, long-term housing for island residents.