House bill would end restrictions on concealed carry
Here are today’s headlines from Kansas government:(KTKA) Measure could nix local gun ordinances: A new bill stopping local governments from imposing their own restrictions on concealed weapons is heading to the House chamber.(Kansas Health Institute News Service) Seat belt laws eyed: The House Transportation Committee is expected to take action on an updated Kansas seat belt law.(KC Star) Tax breaks on tap for seniors: The Kansas House tentatively approved $58 million in tax breaks Tuesday for seniors and many low-income Kansans.(Topeka Capital-Journal) Board outlines restraint policy: Kansas State Board of Education members on Tuesday laid out how they hope schools will use seclusion and restraint with special education students.(Topeka Capital-Journal) Bill allows casinos in certain border counties: From his office, Baxter Springs Mayor Huey York could drive nine miles along US-69 highway, over the state line into Oklahoma and pull into the Quapaw Casino. “You can come down and see all the Kansas license plates,” he told a House committee Tuesday during a hearing on bringing expanded gaming to three counties.(LJW) Are more tolls in Kansas’ future? Motorists who complain about tolls on the Kansas Turnpike may have more to complain about in a couple of years.(LJW) Sebelius toll plan exits: Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ proposal to increase tolls on the Kansas Turnpike to help pay for repairs at state universities barely made it to the legislative on-ramp Tuesday.(Topeka Capitol-Journal) Hill’s tax break nears approval: The House indicated willingness Tuesday to back tax incentives crafted to convince Topeka-based Hill’s Pet Nutrition to locate a new production plant in Kansas.(Wichita Eagle) Lottery income to help fund hall: Saying it was time to “step up to the plate,” state senators on Tuesday approved $1.5 million in funding for the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame.

