Gov. Laura Kelly approves seven new laws in Kansas
KSNT News - 2024-04-22T17:06:03.000Z

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is giving her official approval to seven bills Monday set to become new state laws. Among the bills destined to become law in Kansas following the governor's decisions Monday, one will create a new state agency to protect the wellbeing of children. Other legislation being approved establishes new state []

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