cash assistance

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

Kansas has a new law that reduces the amount of time poor residents can receive cash assistance from the state. The law also makes several other changes to the state's welfare system. Critics say the changes are mean-spirited and punitive.

Regional headlines from the Associated Press

Proponents say they want to force recipients back into employment.