Pathway for Success The Kansas Department of Corrections’ (KDOC) strategic plan, Pathways for Success, envisions transforming lives for the safety of all. The core parts to this vision include: Investing in individuals by providing opportunities to acquire new experiences and skills to support personal and professional advancement and future success;Creating an environment for change andContinue reading “Educational Programs at Correctional Facilities”
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Delta-8-THC
What is Delta-8-THC? Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8-THC) is a psychoactive synthetic cannabinoid found in the Cannabis sativa plant that shares similar molecular structures to Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol. Concentrated amounts of Delta-8-THC are usually made from hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD). The main difference between Delta-8-THC and Delta-9-THC is the amount present in the dry weight of the Cannabis sativaContinue reading “Delta-8-THC”
Foreign Ownership of Land
Since 2020, ownership of land by foreign persons and entities has been a topic of discussion in many state legislatures and in Congress. State laws on the topic vary widely, with some states restricting only foreign ownership of agricultural land and others allowing any person or entity, regardless of citizenship or national origin, to ownContinue reading “Foreign Ownership of Land”
Medical Marijuana
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”
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”
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