US Senate Passes “Gang of 8” Immigration Bill
June 27, 2013 The Senate passed comprehensive immigration reform legislation 68-32. The legislation faces a very uncertain future in the House.
US Supreme Court Hands Down Marriage Rulings
June 26, 2013 In two landmark decisions, the US Supreme Court struck down part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act and appears to have allowed same-sex marriages to resume in California. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops decried the rulings as mistaken and a “tragic day for marriage and our nation.”
Pope Francis Emphasizes Importance of Serving the Poor
April 25, 2013 At his weekly general audience, Pope Francis continued to draw attention to the moral imperative of helping the needy, saying: “the parable of the final judgement reminds us that, in the end, we will be judged on our love for others and especially for those in need.”
Governor Signs Two Pro-Life Bills Into Law
April 22, 2013 Governor Sam Brownback has signed two important Pro-Life bills into law. The Pro-Life Protections Act prevents any state funds from being used for abortion, bans abortions that are based solely on the gender of the unborn child, and declares that the life of each human being begins at fertilization. A second bill …
Major Immigration Bill Introduced in the US Senate
April 18, 2013 Highly anticipated immigration legislation was introduced in the US Senate Wednesday by the “Gang of Eight” bipartisan group of senators. Debate over immigration reform is expected to last for months.
Governor Signs Landmark Religious Freedom Legislation
April 11, 2013 Yesterday, Governor Sam Brownback signed legislation that will help protect religious individuals and institutions from government coercion that would force them to violate their religious beliefs. It is believed to be one of the strongest such laws in the country. To see how your state representative and state senator voted, click here.
Action on Death Penalty Repeal Unlikely This Year
March 29, 2013 With the legislative session winding down, legislation that would repeal Kansas’ death penalty law will have to wait until next year.
House Votes Down School Choice Bill
March 25, 2013 Today the Kansas House voted against legislation that would give kids from low income families, and children with special needs, the opportunity to attend private schools they would not otherwise be able to afford. The vote was 56-63, but in a highly unusual development, because of a mistake by the representative sitting …
Legislature Sends Religious Freedom Bill to Governor
March 25, 2013 Today the Kansas Legislature sent to the governor a bill that would protect Kansans from government coercion that violates their religious beliefs. The final House vote was 109-12 and the Senate vote was 34-4. Governor Brownback is expected to sign the bill.
Kansas House to Debate School Choice Legislation
March 24, 2013 On Monday, March 25, the Kansas House of Representatives will debate legislation that would give children from low-income families and children with special needs the opportunity to attend private schools they would otherwise not be able to afford. SB 22 would establish the corporate education tax credit scholarship program. Corporate donors would …
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