The Pitch has teamed up with local political awareness group Loud Light to empower underrepresented populations and influence decision-makers through weekly legislative recaps. This week, the Kansas statehouse passed a budget that could lead to a half-billion-dollar deficit, a flat tax bill that may result in future revenue shortfalls, and a controversial fetal personhood bill that seeks to grant legal rights to fetuses. Additionally, legislators overrode a veto to abolish the three-day grace period for mail-in ballots, making Kansas one of the states with the fewest days between mailing and receiving ballots. They also passed a constitutional amendment clarifying that only U.S. citizens can vote, which will appear on the 2026 ballot. The state legislature will reconvene on April 10th to tie up loose ends and potentially override vetoes. Stay engaged with Loud Light’s weekly videos to stay informed about local government decisions that impact your life. Donate to support their work and help build community power in Kansas.
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