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Kansas did not repeal prohibition until 1948, and even then it continued to prohibit public bars until 1987. [11] The Populist Party was a significant third party movement in Kansas during the 1890s and peaked in the fall elections of 1892, when the ticket won the governor's office, four congressional seats, and control of the Kansas Senate. [12]
Kansas lawmakers passed several laws this year to benefit military veterans. Why changes to definitions matter House Bill 2760 and HB 2392 made changes to the definitions of "veteran" and ...
The judicial system of Kansas is the branch of the Kansas state government that interprets the state's laws and constitution. Headed by the Kansas Supreme Court, the judiciary consists of two courts of last resort, courts of general jurisdiction, and courts of limited jurisdiction. Also, the Kansas judiciary contains two independent courts.
George S. Knapp, who had been appointed state irrigation commissioner, became the first chief engineer in 1927. Under his 32 years of service, various laws were enacted, including the Levee Law (1929), Obstructions in Streams (1929), Water Storage Law (1941), and the Kansas Water Appropriation Act (1945).
Secretary of Health and Environment – the largest state department with two divisions Health and Environment. Superintendent of Highway Patrol – oversees the Highway Patrol, which ensures safety on the state's highways. Secretary of Labor – responsible for enforcing the state's labor laws, and for educating the public about these laws.
Pages in category "Kansas statutes" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. K. Kansas House Bill 2453; M.
The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is a Kansas state government agency responsible for enforcing the alcohol laws of Kansas. [1] It issues state licenses and permits, monitors the flow of restricted products, inspects licensed premises and enforces restrictions on underage purchasing and drinking of alcohol. ABC Agents are state ...
The Kansas Commission on Civil Rights (KCCR), originally known as the Commission on Civil Rights (CCR), was established in 1961 and continued until 1991 for the purpose of preventing unfair and illegal acts of discrimination against persons in Kansas. It consisted of a seven-member, unpaid-volunteer governing and review board, and a staff of ...