AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoKansas Supreme Court Amendment Fight: A former Kansas Supreme Court chief justice urged a “no” vote on the Aug. 4 ballot measure that would replace the current merit-based selection process with direct elections, warning about political donors shaping judges. Education & Courts: A separate Kansas-focused explainer argues the amendment would weaken checks and balances that have forced the state to meet constitutional school-funding duties. Public Safety—Threats & Violence: In Sedgwick County, a man pleaded guilty to making online threats to shoot ICE agents in Wichita; in Wyandotte County, police are investigating another early-morning homicide. Public Safety—Drugs: Kansas City, Kansas narcotics investigators seized 143.5 pounds of meth and arrested two suspects in a major weekend operation. Environment & Accountability: Keystone Pipeline operators agreed to pay Kansas over $70 million tied to a 2022 spill into Mill Creek, including remediation, restoration, and civil penalties. Health & Community: Kansas reported a drop in teacher vacancies statewide, while a new mental health crisis center in Hays highlights the state’s shift toward 24/7 behavioral health services. Local Governance: An USD 383 board voted to begin terminating a Manhattan-Ogden principal’s contract.
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