Deerfield man sentenced to 25 years for child sex crimes
LAKIN – (September 9, 2015) – A Deerfield man was sentenced yesterday to 25 years in prison for child sex crimes and lifetime registration as a sex offender, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt...
View ArticleAG Schmidt continues fight against WOTUS rule
TOPEKA − (September 10, 2015) – Kansas has asked a federal appeals court to either put the EPA’s new water regulation on hold or send the case back to a district court judge for a decision, Attorney...
View ArticleAG Schmidt: Avoid scams during storm damage cleanup
TOPEKA – (September 11, 2015) – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is urging Kansans to use caution to avoid scams by transient contractors following last night’s storms that resulted in damage...
View ArticleKansas City man ordered to repay $5,000 for Medicaid fraud
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – (September 11, 2015) – A Kansas City man was ordered today to repay more than $5,000 to the Kansas Medicaid program after pleading guilty to Medicaid fraud-related charges, Kansas...
View ArticleAG Schmidt: 250 crime victims to receive support
TOPEKA – (September 11, 2015) – The Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board yesterday awarded financial assistance to 250 victims of violent crime at its September meeting, Kansas Attorney General...
View ArticleAG Schmidt urges ‘humility and restraint’ to ease tension between Legislature...
TOPEKA – (September 18, 2015) – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today issued the following statement regarding the two pending lawsuits filed against the State of Kansas by district court judges....
View ArticleLaw enforcement agencies to collect unused medications this Saturday
TOPEKA – (September 21, 2015) – Law enforcement officers across the state will be collecting unused leftover medications for safe disposal on Saturday, September 26, Kansas Attorney General Derek...
View ArticleAG Schmidt: Court order will prevent judicial shutdown, avert risk of...
TOPEKA – (September 22, 2015) – A state district court judge today ordered that a provision the Legislature included in the state courts’ budget not be enforced until next year’s legislative session is...
View ArticleKansas preparing for Carr, Gleason arguments in U.S. Supreme Court
TOPEKA – (September 28, 2015) – When the U.S. Supreme Court begins its annual term next week, it will hear oral arguments in three Kansas capital murder cases.On October 7, the high court will hear the...
View ArticleAG Schmidt asks Congress to expand prevention and education efforts to combat...
TOPEKA – (September 29, 2015) – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is urging Congress to expand prevention and education efforts to combat drug abuse. Schmidt is one of 38 attorneys general to sign...
View ArticleKansans safely dispose of more than 6 tons of medicines
TOPEKA – (October 1, 2015) – Kansans safely disposed of more than 6 tons of unused medicines during last week’s National Drug Take-Back Day, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today.Kansas law...
View ArticlePublic forums to review batterer intervention program certification process
TOPEKA – (October 2, 2015) – A series of public forums to solicit feedback from stakeholders on the requirements and procedures for batterer Intervention program certification begins today, Kansas...
View ArticleOpen government training session to be offered in Wichita
TOPEKA – (October 6, 2015) – The Kansas Attorney General’s Office and the Sunshine Coalition for Open Government will offer a free training session on Kansas open records and open meetings laws in...
View ArticleAG Schmidt announces public hearing on scrap metal regulations
TOPEKA – (October 8, 2015) – A public hearing on the proposed permanent scrap metal dealer regulations has been scheduled for October 22 at 10 a.m., Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said.The...
View ArticleAG Schmidt statement on dismissal of Fairchild v. Kansas
TOPEKA − (October 9, 2015) − Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today issued the following statement in connection with the plaintiffs’ decision to dismiss Fairchild v. Kansas, the lawsuit filed by...
View ArticleAG Schmidt: Federal court blocks ‘WOTUS’ rule
TOPEKA – (October 9, 2015) – A federal appeals court today blocked implementation nationwide of the Environmental Protection Agency regulation commonly known as the “Waters of the U.S.” or WOTUS rule,...
View ArticleAG Schmidt announces Gang Awareness Week, additional educational resources
TOPEKA – (October 9, 2015) – For the first time, Kansas will observe Gang Awareness Week next week, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced today. Schmidt and Kansas Education Commissioner Dr....
View ArticleAG’s office launches improved online registered roofer directory
TOPEKA – (October 13, 2015) – Kansans who are in need of roof repairs now have an easier way to check on a roofer’s registration status, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said.Schmidt’s office,...
View ArticleAG Schmidt: 349 crime victims to receive support
TOPEKA – (October 16, 2015) – The Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board yesterday awarded financial assistance to 349 victims of violent crime at its October meeting, Kansas Attorney General Derek...
View ArticleAG Schmidt discusses cross-border issues with Mexican counterparts
TOPEKA – (October 20, 2015) – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt last week met with Mexican legal authorities to discuss cooperative efforts to combat human trafficking, drug trafficking and other...
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