Local Corrections Funding: Riley County commissioners approved $19,979 in grant line-item adjustments for community corrections, including adult and juvenile services staffing and purchases like sound-masking tools. Surveillance Cameras Debate: Wichita saw an anti-Flock protest (“Mock the Flock”) as residents argued license-plate readers are being misused and should be removed. Data Center Court Fight: A Johnson County judge dismissed Edgerton residents’ opponents in a lawsuit tied to a petition battle over a proposed hyperscale data center. Labor Day Service Changes: Lawrence and Douglas County offices, transit, libraries, and many city facilities will close or alter hours for the holiday. School Closures in Olathe: Olathe Public Schools outlined plans to close six schools amid declining enrollment, with a public hearing set for Sept. 22 and a board vote in October. Kansas Disability Funding Scrutiny: Kansas Republicans on a budget committee criticized KDADS for reallocated I/DD waiting-list money, arguing it wasn’t used as lawmakers intended. DOJ vs. KCK Schools: The Justice Department sued Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools over alleged “secret gender transitions” and parental notification rules. Wichita Homeless Shelter Funding: Wichita’s Second Light received a $5 million one-time city grant, with a condition to expand bed capacity. Unified Government Budgets: Unified Government commissioners approved 2027 Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas budgets, keeping the mill levy rate steady. Abortion Retrial Deadline Fight: Kansas AG Kris Kobach’s office argued a procedural filing issue should not block a retrial in a high-stakes abortion case. Foundry School Launch: Vance and Rubio launched Foundry School to train millions of skilled manufacturing workers, including through partnerships with Stanford and international participant pathways.