AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoKansas Politics & Courts: Kansas Supreme Court judges remain chosen under the current system after voters rejected a constitutional amendment to change how justices are elected, keeping the status quo in place. Local Governance: A Douglas County Commission election story shows how partisan, single-party filing can leave some seats uncontested in the general election—shrinking voter choice and raising gridlock concerns. Housing & Legal Help: Douglas County’s Tenant Eviction Defense pilot is up and running, with attorneys helping renters at answer hearings and in advance to avoid automatic landlord wins when tenants don’t show. State Government Appointments: Gov. Laura Kelly announced 46 appointments, including regional picks to state boards and task forces. Elections Law: Senate Republicans again delayed the SAVE Act push, leaving voter ID and citizenship-proof fights to drag into September. International Trade: Kansas and the Czech Republic signed a mutual cooperation statement aimed at aerospace, agriculture/biotech, advanced manufacturing, and nanotechnologies. Public Safety: Police are investigating drug allegations after an Atchison County arrest tied to fentanyl and alprazolam possession.
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