Social Security in-person identity check angers retirees, advocates

The Social Security Administration’s plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients while simultaneously closing government offices has sparked a furor among lawmakers, advocacy groups and program recipients who are worried that the government is placing unnecessary barriers in front of an already vulnerable population. The new requirements will impact

Kansans Will Vote Next Year on Electing the State Supreme Court

Republicans support electing the Kansas Supreme Court, while Democrats say it will politicize the state judiciary. The Kansas Legislature gave final approval on March 19 to place a question on the August 2026 ballot that would allow voters to elect members of the state’s supreme court. The state House passed the bill authorizing the proposed