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Dodge City Daily Globe
18 Mar, 2020
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We have all the latest on the novel coronavirus and a whole lot more in this week's Inside Kansas Politics newsletter.
Kansas coronavirus update: Gov. Kelly closes schools, sending state workers home
Gov. Laura Kelly and education commissioner Randy Watson on Tuesday 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.
‘Get our job done’: Kansas lawmakers focus on budget, plan to adjourn this week

Kansas lawmakers fixated on passing a budget and other high-priority legislation before adjourning later this week as the peril of COVID-19 weighs upon decision makers.

Capitol Insider podcast: Dems gearing up for May 2 presidential primary

The Kansas Democratic Party's enthusiasm for their upcoming presidential primary is escalating as the field of potential nominees dwindles.

2020 census is first in which residents are encouraged to respond online

Filling out the 2020 U.S. census form takes about 10 minutes per person, says Steven Hale, senior partnership specialist with the Dallas Regional Census Center.

Sumner Community Hospital closes in Wellington

Clarissa Taton, a registered nurse at Sumner Community Hospital, said staff at the Wellington medical facility gave everything they had to every patient.

Kansas’ U.S. House members vote for new COVID-19 relief bill

The three Republicans and lone Democrat in the Kansas congressional delegation responded to the coronavirus pandemic by voting for a U.S. House bill offering free virus testing, business tax credits, sick leave and enhanced unemployment benefits.

KUMC agrees to pay $144,000 to settle retaliation lawsuit

The University of Kansas Medical Center agreed to pay $144,000 to settle a retaliation lawsuit filed after an information technology manager complained his boss insisted millennials be hired for computer jobs, federal officials said.

Gambling addict begs House to cut online sports betting from bill

Forty-four-year-old Jason Moeller gambled for the first time at age 11, transforming $20 into $100 in a brother-in-law's poker game.

U.S. Sen. Moran works to secure GI Bill education benefits

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas introduced federal legislation to grant veterans on the GI Bill full educational benefits as colleges and universities move classes online to prevent spread of COVID-19.

Shawnee County D.A. urges reform of law guiding response to school crimes

The Shawnee County district attorney urged senators and representatives to alter an imprecise state law requiring public school districts to hammer out agreements with local prosecutors on reporting of misdemeanor crimes in schools.

Senators consider expanding psychiatric services in western Kansas

A Kansas Senate bill would allocate $11.8 million to open and operate hospital beds for youths requiring short-term psychiatric care in Hays, Garden City and surrounding areas, officials said.

Bill would make Feb. 15 Susan B. Anthony Day in Kansas

An effort to recognize Feb. 15 as Susan B. Anthony Day in Kansas has gained bipartisan momentum in the House.