Local political awareness organization Loud Light has partnered with The Pitch to engage and empower individuals from underrepresented populations in Kansas. Their goal is to build community power and impact decision-makers. Each week during the Kansas statehouse session, they release a video recapping what the legislature is up to.
This week, the Senate debated a bill that could establish “fetal personhood” by granting legal rights to fetuses, raising concerns about abortion rights and privacy. The State Ethics Commission is facing challenges with the unexpected resignation of both the Executive Director and interim Director, amidst pressure from Republican leaders. A bill expanding tax credits for private schools, echoing the controversial Brownback era tax experiment, passed a House committee.
Moreover, a bill to reduce income and corporate taxes, following the Brownback tax strategy, was passed in a House committee. In a contentious incident, a Republican representative confronted a Democratic colleague during a debate, leading to a complaint against the Democratic representative for creating a “hostile work environment.”
As the House and Senate approach the Drop Dead deadline, where bills must pass both chambers, the focus is on staying engaged with the legislative process. With only 5% of Kansas legislators being Black, issues of racial tensions in the legislature have come to light, with historical implications. Stay tuned for more updates on the political landscape in Kansas.
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