Kansas Supreme Court Amendment Fight: Early voting is underway for the Aug. 4 primary, where Kansans will decide a constitutional amendment that would change how Kansas Supreme Court justices are selected—supporters frame it as voter power, while opponents warn it would turn the court into a political, donor-driven institution. Election Rules & Access: Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew is urging voters to understand Kansas’s new mail-ballot rule: ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day to count, with no three-day grace period. Judicial Selection Debate: Multiple opinion pieces and letters argue over whether merit-based selection should stay in place, with one side warning about partisan influence and the other calling for direct voter choice. State Government & Water Planning: Gov. Laura Kelly announced summer local consult meetings across Kansas to shape water planning and funding priorities, including stops in Hays and Colby. Local Governance & Civic Planning: Lawrence residents are pushing for sustainability to be built into the city’s Vision 2030 plan, not treated as a standalone goal, as public engagement runs through August. Public Safety & Mobility: North Kansas City Schools and BikeWalkKC launched a “Wheel Smart Bash” to teach kids safe riding as wheeled devices and e-bikes raise safety concerns. KU Policy & Trans Rights: KU staff began enforcing Kansas’s anti-trans bathroom law after a reported incident at a campus building. Housing Relief: Kansas launched an online portal letting renters seek eviction record expungement if they meet eligibility rules and timelines.