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The bill would double the amount of beer microbreweries can produce.

Here's a summary of the day's Kansas news headlines from the Associated Press as compiled by KPR news staff.

Here's a summary of the day's Kansas news headlines from the Associated Press, as compiled by the KPR News Team.

Fraternities at the University of Kansas have agreed to ban hard liquor at all frat houses. Beer and wine will still be allowed.

A bill under consideration in the Kansas Senate would allow supermarkets and other retailers to sell full-strength beer and liquor. Currently, such items are only available at liquor stores.

A bill under consideration in the Kansas Legislature would dramatically increase state taxes on tobacco and alcohol. One proposal would add an extra $1.50 tax to the price of a pack of cigarettes.

Bill would allow convenience stores to sell full-strength beer, while grocery stores could sell full-strength beer and liquor. The changes would take effect in 2018.

Lawmakers last week took a step to further restrict abortion in Kansas, and legislators studied a proposal to increase alcohol and tobacco taxes. Listen to this week's In Session to learn more.