AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoKansas Politics: Ty Masterson and Cindy Holscher clashed at the Kansas State Fair debate over affordability, property taxes, special education funding, and data center incentives, with the crowd chanting and booing as both sides traded “extreme” labels. U.S. Senate Race: Sen. Roger Marshall faced a hostile state-fair crowd during his debate with Adam Hamilton, with boos and gas-price jabs underscoring voter anger heading into November. Courts & Immigration: The Kansas Supreme Court and federal courts continue to shape state policy—most notably, a federal judge permanently blocked Kansas from enforcing its in-state tuition law for illegal immigrants. Local Government: Lawrence school board hearings are set on a 2026-27 budget that would raise property taxes even as the overall tax rate drops slightly. Public Safety: Topeka police are investigating a double homicide in the NOTO Arts District and have identified a person of interest; separate reports also detail serious criminal cases across the region. State Policy & Education: Kansas’ 529 plan guidance highlights that Quest529 funds can cover more than just four-year colleges, including trade programs and other eligible education costs.
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