Democrats on Thursday announced their goals for the session — promising to emphasize education, transparency and public safety — though they didn’t always have specific policy proposals.
The lawmakers, in the wake of Gov. Sam Brownback’s State of the State address, said they would prioritize attracting jobs, making government more open, boosting public safety and retaining teachers.
Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley, D-Topeka, promised legislation to lower the state sales tax on food. Rep. Mark Hutton, R-Wichita, has introduced a bill in ...
