Medical marijuana use is legal in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Recreational use of marijuana is legal in 24 states and the District of Columbia. In recent years, several bills were introduced to legalize medical or recreational marijuana use in Kansas. Legislation that would have legalized medical marijuana in Kansas received a floorContinue reading “Medical Marijuana”
Category Archives: Briefing Book
Human Trafficking
Federal Law The first comprehensive federal law addressing human trafficking was enacted in 2000. Co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-386, also referred to as the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, or TVPA 2000) used a “three-pronged approach” to combat the problem:Continue reading “Human Trafficking”
Deer Baiting
Briefing Book > Briefing Book 2024 > Deer Baiting What is Deer Baiting? Deer baiting is a practice that involves intentionally placing food or nutrient substances to manipulate the behavior of deer, according to the Kansas Department of Wildlife andParks (KDWP). What is Not Considered Deer Baiting? Deer baiting does not include the use ofContinue reading “Deer Baiting”
Medication Abortion
Medication abortion, also referred to as medical abortion or the abortion pill, is a pregnancy termination method that involves the use of two medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first approved medication abortion in 2000. In 2016, the FDA approved a new evidence-based regimen and drug label, which guides current clinical practice. ThisContinue reading “Medication Abortion”
Representation of Children in the Child Welfare System
To receive funding through the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, states must have provisions and procedures in place to assure every child who is the subject of an abuse or neglect proceeding is appointed a guardian ad litem (GAL). The primary duty of a GAL is to represent the best interests of theContinue reading “Representation of Children in the Child Welfare System”
Lesser Prairie Chicken
The Lesser Prairie Chicken (LPC), Tympanuchus pallidicinctus, is a species of prairie grouse commonly known for its spring mating display. The LPC is found in five states throughout the southern and central high plains of the United States, including much of western Kansas. The LPC depends on prairie and grassland ecosystems, which have changed overContinue reading “Lesser Prairie Chicken”
SCOTUS Preview—October 2023 Term
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the ultimate appellate jurisdiction for all federal court cases, as well as state court cases that involve questions of Constitutional or federal law. The SCOTUS begins hearing cases in October of each year and is under no obligation to issue an opinion by a particular date.Continue reading “SCOTUS Preview—October 2023 Term”
Capital Improvement Projects in Topeka
Docking State Office Building State Finance Council Resolution 21-740 approved the renovation of the Docking State Office Building into a three-story building with office and meeting space. The renovated building will have three floors, public lobby and exhibit spaces, state agency office space, shared meeting rooms, wellness and personal health support rooms, and a fitnessContinue reading “Capital Improvement Projects in Topeka”
Right to Repair
What’s the Problem? Consumers want the ability to repair their own products, whether it be digital, medical, or agricultural equipment. Many manufacturers of those products have made instructions, diagnostics, and repair tools proprietary so that consumers can only go to the original equipment manufacturer or its authorized dealerships and technicians for replacement parts and repairContinue reading “Right to Repair”
Cryptocurrencies
What is Cryptocurrency? According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), cryptocurrency is “a type of virtual currency that uses cryptography to secure transactions that are digitally recorded on a distributed ledger, such as a blockchain.” The IRS also defines “virtual currency” as “a digital representation of value, other than a representation of the U.S. DollarContinue reading “Cryptocurrencies”
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