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Kansas bans drivers from using cellphones in school, work zones

Gov. Laura Kelly and other officials gathered to celebrate a new law that will penalize drivers for using cellphones in work and school zones.

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Topeka Capital-Journal· Jul 22, 9:25 PMKansas bans drivers from using cellphones in school, work zones

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Gov. Kelly's latest Supreme Court pick highlights amendment battleGov. Laura Kelly's latest Supreme Court appointment renews criticism of the overall process with voters set to consider a constitutional amendment.

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Faith leaders dissent as Gov. Kelly denies clemency to Carr brothersGov. Laura Kelly denied Reginald and Jonathan Carr's clemency requests prior to faith leaders delivering a call for commuting all death sentences.

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Gov. Laura Kelly selects Kansas Supreme Court justiceGov. Laura Kelly appoints the next Kansas Supreme Court justice ahead of an Aug. 4 ballot question that could end gubernatorial selection.

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Laura Kelly appoints new Kansas Prisoner Review Board membersKansas Gov. Laura Kelly has named two of her appointees for the Kansas Prisoner Review Board.

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Kansas Democrats fight for gubernatorial nominationThree Democrats are vying to replace Governor Laura Kelly in a primary race defined by endorsements and undecideds.

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Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutionsThe Clinton Foundation has launched a new initiative to develop nonpartisan policy solutions with state and local governments. The Clinton Policy Institute focuses on improving health outcomes, economic security, and democracy, especially for women and children. The initiative has already collaborated with New York state to ban cellphones in schools,…

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Kansas politicians talk about Laura Kelly in 2026 governor's raceKansas Gov. Laura Kelly is not on the ballot in 2026, but her name is a talking point for Republicans and Democrats running to replace her.

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Why these 3 politicians are still haunting Kansas 2026 electionsWhile their names aren't on the ballot, Kansas voters can expect to hear a lot about Donald Trump, Laura Kelly and Sam Brownback in the 2026 election.

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Kansas sees influx of dark money in gubernatorial primariesDark money organizations have increasingly become a part of Kansas gubernatorial primaries as candidates race to replace Gov. Laura Kelly.

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Cindy Holscher Wins Kansas Democratic Primary for GovernorIn a race to be governor of Kansas, State Senator Cindy Holscher defeated a fellow Democratic lawmaker who was endorsed by the current governor, Laura Kelly.

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