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POLITICS

25 Mar, 2020

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We have all the latest in a week that brought Kansas to a standstill.

Kansas coronavirus update: Half state’s population under stay-at-home orders; 98 confirmed cases

Public health officials in Doniphan, Sedgwick, Atchison and Shawnee counties issued stay-in-place orders Tuesday to expand to about half the Kansan population restrictions on movement intended to constrain the spread of coronavirus.

Kansas coronavirus update: Gov. Laura Kelly issues new batch of executive orders; confirmed cases at 79

Gov. Laura Kelly issued four new executive orders Monday evening after declaring her intent to impose a statewide directive limiting gatherings of people to no more than 10, down from the current cap of 50, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Kansas coronavirus update: Gov. Laura Kelly orders expansion of telemedicine; 66 confirmed cases

Gov. Laura Kelly on Sunday announced she had issued executive orders to expand the use of telemedicine and waive restrictions on motor carriers who are delivering relief for COVID-19.

Coronavirus-driven shutdown of Kansas schools creates social, academic challenges

Caroline Zimmerman's last day of high school felt like any other with tests, homework, contact with friends and class time to fine-tune her acting skills.

Kansas coronavirus update: Unemployment claims surge by 10,000, state logs 44 cases, test kit supply shrinks

First-time unemployment claims surged 10,000 in one week as the coronavirus infiltrated deeper into Kansas communities and the administration of Gov. Laura Kelly created a $5 million loan program targeting the hospitality industry in wake of a widespread economic slowdown, officials said.

Coronavirus update: Kansas state parks to remain open as many outdoors events canned, postponed

The 2020 Kansas Archery in the Schools State Tournament in Hutchinson is just one of the several major outdoors-themed events that will be affected in the coming months by the spread of the coronavirus.

5 days of Kansas coronavirus talk: How a rapidly changing story unfolded in political arena

Freshman state Sen. Mike Thompson adapted his philosophy on delivering forecast of dangerous weather to accommodate a critique of Gov. Laura Kelly's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Kansas coronavirus update: Education task force delivers blueprint for schools; curbside liquor now allowed

A task force of educators delivered sweeping recommendations Thursday to Kansas school districts for adapting lesson plans with school buildings mostly shuttered until August.

Kansas coronavirus update: Gov. Laura Kelly closes schools, sending state workers home

Gov. Laura Kelly and education commissioner Randy Watson last week announced all K-12 schools will be closed and in-person instruction will cease for the duration of the current school year as part of the state's evolving strategy for containing the spread of COVID-19.

Kansas House rejects Gov. Laura Kelly’s reorganization plans

House Republicans last week torpedoed Gov. Laura Kelly's plans to reorganize state agencies as Democrats complained they were dabbling in partisan politics during a national crisis.

Kansas Legislature adopts budget, highway bill before adjourning until late April

Under pressure to expedite legislative business by spread of the coronavirus in Kansas, the House and Senate went into overdrive last week to complete deals on a new state budget and an updated 10-year highway program before vacating the Capitol until late April.

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