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Five issues to watch in Kansas’ 2023 legislative session
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly will begin her second term next week as lawmakers return to Topeka for the 2023 legislative session under the Capitol dome in Topeka. Jill Toyoshiba [email protected] Topeka On the heels of a contentious election cycle, Kansas lawmakers will return to Topeka next week with dynamics largely unchanged from the past two years. The GOP retained its supermajority in both legislative chambers despite losing one seat in the Kansas House, but the party will continue to clash with Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, fresh off a tight but successful reelection bid. As Kelly seeks to push her agenda – increased funding for special education, a food sales tax…