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Below you'll find the latest stories concerning Sunday liquor sales in Kansas.
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Governor signs bill on Sunday sales
Saturday, May 14, 2005
A ban on liquor stores selling on Sunday was lifted with legislation signed Friday by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
Beer market changes brewing
Thursday, May 12, 2005
A Sunday afternoon on the couch with a bag of chips and a cold beer may soon get a lot easier. Legislation approved by state lawmakers -- and scheduled to be signed Monday by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius -- will allow Sunday liquor sales to continue in Lawrence and other cities across the state.
New laws may lead to Eudora store
Thursday, May 12, 2005
New state liquor laws make it much more likely that Eudora will no longer be the last Douglas County city without a liquor store, the city's mayor said.
Prohibition on Sunday liquor sales abolished
Monday, May 2, 2005
More than two years after a court ruling allowed local governments to defy state law's long-standing ban on Sunday liquor sales, lawmakers passed a bill to remove the prohibition from the books.
Legislators looks at Sunday liquor sales, other issues
Sunday, May 1, 2005
The Lawrence city commission will have to approve another ordinance to continue Sunday sales of alcohol, under legislation approved early Sunday.
House plan calls for Sunday liquor sales vote
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Voters in 23 Kansas cities, including Lawrence, would go to the polls in November 2006 to decide if they want to continue Sunday liquor sales in their towns under a proposal recommended Tuesday by a House panel. "It's a mess that needs to be cleaned up," said Rep. John Edmonds, R-Great Bend, chairman of the Federal and State Affairs Committee.
Liquor sales, school board elections among issues on Tuesday's ballot
Friday, April 1, 2005
De Soto voters will decide Tuesday the matter of Sunday liquor sales.
Sunday liquor sales bill goes to House
Friday, March 25, 2005
(Updated Friday at 11:24 a.m.) Sunday liquor sales would be allowed anywhere in the state when approved by local voters under a bill approved Friday by the Senate, which rejected a bid to ban such sales statewide.
Senate approves bill to expand Sunday liquor sales
Friday, March 25, 2005
Sunday liquor sales would be allowed anywhere in the state when approved by local voters under a bill advanced by the Senate, which rejected a bid to ban such sales statewide.
Senate approves bill to expand Sunday liquor sales
Thursday, March 24, 2005
(Updated Thursday at 4:11 p.m.) Sunday liquor sales would be allowed anywhere in the state when approved by local voters under a bill advanced by the Senate today, which rejected a bid to ban such sales statewide.
Senate panel approves measure allowing Sunday alcohol sales
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
A measure that would allow Sunday alcohol sales has made it past its first hurdle and now heads to a full Senate, which deadlocked last year on the issue.
Sunday liquor widely approved
Thursday, November 4, 2004
While Sunday liquor sales won approval in suburban Kansas City, the southwest Kansas town of Satanta remained one of only a few in the state that still prohibit the sale of packaged liquor.
Western Kansas town to vote on liquor sales
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
You can get a six-pack to go in Satanta, but if you're hankering for a bottle of wine to serve with your meal, or hard liquor for a cocktail, you'll have to get out of town.
Pittsburg says no to Sunday liquor sales
Thursday, September 30, 2004
On a 3-2 vote, the City Commission has rejected a proposal to allow the sale of liquor on Sundays.
Sunday sales supporters may give up on need for bill
Friday, May 7, 2004
Supporters of Sunday alcohol sales were ready Thursday to give up efforts to rewrite state liquor laws, satisfied that the lack of a bill won't keep liquor stores from opening on Sundays in some communities.
Schools, lobbyists and liquor still divide lawmakers
Thursday, May 6, 2004
Lawmakers appeared headed for a showdown today over school finance, lobbyist expenses and several other issues.
Sunday sales legislation resurfaces
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
(Web Posted Wednesday at 4:14 p.m.) TOPEKA - Down but not out, legislation allowing liquor stores to open on Sundays was revived Wednesday -- with fresh language permitting convenience and grocery stores to peddle beer on Sundays as well.
Ban on Sunday liquor sales awaits House decision
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
Unless legislators can agree on a statewide ban, Sunday liquor sales in 15 communities will continue and other cities and counties will be able to permit sales on the Christian Sabbath.
Senate rejects Sunday liquor sales
Friday, April 30, 2004
The Senate defeated an attempt Thursday to allow Sunday liquor sales throughout Kansas, but the issue could be resurrected before legislators adjourn for the year. Sen. Pete Brungardt, R-Salina, offered the Sunday sales provision as an amendment to a larger bill clarifying that all provisions of the Liquor Control Act apply uniformly to all Kansas cities and counties.
Senate approves liquor uniformity bill without Sunday sales
Thursday, April 29, 2004
(Updated Thursday at 1:27 p.m.) The Senate defeated an attempt Thursday to allow Sunday liquor sales throughout Kansas, but the issue could be resurrected before legislators adjourn for the year. The bill is headed to the House, and the results there could mean the end of Sunday liquor sales in Lawrence and other cities.
Kline speaks on liquor sales, gay marriage and smoking bans in online chat
Thursday, April 29, 2004
(Updated Friday at 3:20 p.m.) The following is the transcript of an online chat with Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline, which took place Thursday, April 29.
Senate to tackle uniformity in liquor laws
Monday, March 29, 2004
The Legislature renews a debate this week that could determine when Kansans can buy beer and liquor and how much it costs.
Court: Cities can allow Sunday liquor sales
Saturday, March 20, 2004
Cities can exempt themselves from the state's long-standing ban on Sunday liquor sales, the Kansas Supreme Court ruled Friday. The court held that because the provisions of the state's Liquor Control Act -- which contains the ban on Sunday sales -- do not apply uniformly to all municipalities, cities have home-rule authority to exempt themselves from the statute.
High court upholds Sunday liquor sales
Friday, March 19, 2004
(Updated Friday at 10:19 a.m.) TOPEKA - Cities can permit Sunday liquor sales, despite the state's long-standing legal ban, the Kansas Supreme Court ruled Friday. Lawrence is among some of the cities that have opted out of the state ban.
Analysis: Lawmakers avoid moral arguments on Sunday sales
Monday, February 16, 2004
Opposition to Sunday alcohol sales in Kansas is a moral issue to some legislators, yet few have been willing to invoke religion or morality as they argue against the idea.
Sunday liquor sales safe for now
Friday, February 13, 2004
Senators defeated a bill to make the state's Liquor Control Act uniform Thursday, one day after stripping it of provisions allowing Sunday liquor sales and a tax increase on alcohol. But they also ensured that the issue remains alive.
Senators vote to end Sunday liquor sales
Thursday, February 12, 2004
Senators tentatively approved a bill Wednesday that makes the state's Liquor Control Act uniform, but they removed provisions to allow local decisions on Sunday sales and to increase alcohol taxes. Supporters of Sunday sales expressed disappointment about the vote, which came as a surprise to lawmakers on both sides of the issue.
Senators confident Sunday sales will pass but House members unsure
Monday, February 9, 2004
Senators last year rejected a measure allowing Sunday liquor sales not because of strong opposition to the concept, but because it didn't have a tax increase attached to it. This week, the Senate is expected to debate a bill that permits local decisions on Sunday sales, makes the state's Liquor Control Act uniform and raise taxes on all forms of alcohol.
Panel approves liquor tax increase
Wednesday, February 4, 2004
Cities throughout Kansas would be able to allow liquor sales on Sundays under legislation forwarded Tuesday out of a Senate committee, but the bill also increases taxes on spirits by millions. The bill now headed for the full Senate would allow cities and counties to approve Sunday sale of alcoholic beverages. But it also includes an $11 million tax increase on beer, wine and alcohol.
Convenience stores, groceries make push for strong beer sales
Wednesday, February 4, 2004
With the advent of Sunday alcohol sales in several cities and counties across Kansas, lobbyists are pushing Kansas lawmakers to allow the sale of "strong beer" in convenience and grocery stores.
Panel backs Sunday sales, higher taxes for alcohol
Wednesday, February 4, 2004
Legislation permitting local decisions on Sunday liquor sales and sharply raising the state's tax on alcohol has cleared a committee and is headed to the Senate for debate.
Senate panel approves tax increase on alcohol, Sunday sales measure
Tuesday, February 3, 2004
(Updated Tuesday at 2:13 p.m.) TOPEKA -- A Senate committee today recommended approval of an $11 million tax increase on alcoholic beverages as part of a measure that would also allow the Sunday sale of alcohol.
City must balance interests in liquor dispute
Saturday, January 31, 2004
PepperJax Grill wants to serve alcohol at its new downtown restaurant. The Salvation Army is opposed. And to resolve the matter, the Lawrence City Commission will have to balance a tricky set of hot-button issues -- religion, alcohol and the homeless -- against its own need to pay for a downtown parking garage.
Sunday liquor sale backers call on lawmakers
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
Proponents of a bill to allow Sunday alcohol sales urged senators Tuesday to make the state's Liquor Control Act uniform and regain control of the liquor industry.
Leavenworth OKs grocers' plan to sell Sunday beer
Thursday, December 18, 2003
Leavenworth has become the first city in the state to move toward allowing sales of 5 percent beer seven days a week at convenience and grocery stores.
Kansas Supreme Court hears arguments about Sunday liquor sales
Monday, December 8, 2003
(Updated Monday at 3:44 p.m.) It was city vs. state today in arguments before the Kansas Supreme Court over whether to allow the Sunday sale of liquor. Cities can't de-criminalize a behavior that the state Legislature has prohibited according to the state's arguments. But cities contend they can opt out of a state statute if it fails to apply the same regulation statewide. The court could make a decision as early as Jan. 30.
Higher tax may follow Sunday sales
Sunday, November 30, 2003
Some legislators hope to repeal the state's ban on Sunday liquor and beer sales, but others now see an opportunity to bargain for higher taxes on alcohol to raise money in tight budget times for education and other programs.
Petition may cork Sunday liquor in Tongie
Saturday, November 29, 2003
Attempts to allow Sunday liquor sales in this Leavenworth County town have hit a snag. Earlier this week, five Tonganoxie residents presented city officials with a 93-signature petition aimed at putting Sunday sales on a citywide ballot.
Sunday sales boon?
Wednesday, November 26, 2003
Wouldn't it be ironic if about the time the Kansas Legislature gets around to formally giving local governments the right to allow Sunday liquor sales, the liquor store owners decide it really isn't worth it to keep their shops open seven days a week?
Sunday liquor store sales flat in Lawrence
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
When the Lawrence City Commission voted in July to allow liquor stores to open for business on Sundays, the vote was supposed to help increase sales. Instead, some liquor store owners say sales have been as flat as old beer.
Legislative panel endorses Sunday liquor sales proposal
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
Cities and counties could permit Sunday liquor and beer sales under a proposal endorsed Monday by a legislative study committee, and members think the measure could break lawmakers' previous stalemate on the issue.
6News video: Sunday sales flat for Lawrence liquor
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
Lawrence liquor store owners say they haven't seen a sales spike from new regulations that let them stay open on Sundays.
Topeka advances Sunday liquor sales
Wednesday, November 19, 2003
The City Council is moving forward with an ordinance that would finally clear the way for liquor sales on Sundays -- and some holidays -- in Kansas' capital city.
Protest targets Sunday liquor sales
Friday, November 14, 2003
A first attempt at a petition drive aimed at forcing the Tonganoxie City Council to reconsider its approval of Sunday liquor sales has fallen a bit short.
Mission rescinds liquor sales on Sunday
Friday, October 10, 2003
The City Council pulled the plug on Sunday liquor sales and decided against conducting a special election on the issue.
Sunday ushers in new era for liquor
Monday, September 29, 2003
Lawrence liquor stores were open for business Sunday and customers were happy. "I love it," said Rick Freeman, 43, Lawrence, after purchasing an 18-pack of beer and a fifth of whiskey at Cork & Barrel Wine and Spirits, Ninth and Mississippi streets.
Sunday liquor sales start this week
Thursday, September 25, 2003
It's official: This weekend, Lawrence liquor stores will be open Sunday. The deadline to submit a protest petition that would have delayed Sunday liquor sales passed at 5 p.m. Wednesday. City Clerk Frank Reeb said one person inquired about the petition requirements -- nearly 1,000 signatures were required -- but no document materialized.
Sunday liquor sales soon will be reality
Tuesday, September 16, 2003
Mel Lewis thinks it may be time to go into business in Lawrence. Such is the financial attractiveness of Sunday liquor sales. Lewis is owner of Lewis Retail Liquors in Topeka. And while Lawrence appears ready to begin allowing Sunday liquor sales starting Sept. 28, his city faces an extended debate on the topic.
6News video: Sunday sales near without petition efforts
Tuesday, September 16, 2003
Liquor store owners await official notification that Sunday business can begin on Sept. 28.
Analysis: Sunday liquor sales temper Kansas image
Monday, September 15, 2003
Carrie Nation once smashed saloons, and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union once was a political force in Kansas, but local officials now are violating a long-standing taboo against Sunday liquor sales.
Sebelius backs Sunday liquor plan
Friday, September 12, 2003
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius endorsed a proposal Thursday to preserve cities' and counties' recently won authority to legalize Sunday liquor sales and also to authorize Sunday beer sales by grocery and convenience stores.
A legislative study committee drafted the proposal Tuesday and voted to sponsor a bill after the Legislature convenes its annual session in January.
Panel endorses Sunday liquor sales
Wednesday, September 10, 2003
Cities and counties would be officially authorized to allow Sunday sales by liquor stores and to permit grocery and convenience stores to sell beer on Sunday, under a proposal endorsed Tuesday by a legislative study committee.
Legislators study state's control over Sunday liquor sales
Wednesday, August 27, 2003
Legislators began their study of the state's liquor laws, but they discovered Tuesday that the subject was deeper than just allowing Sunday alcohol sales.
Counties decline Sunday liquor
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Beer, wine and liquor won't be sold on Sundays anytime soon in rural Leavenworth County -- or in Douglas County, for that matter.
Sunday liquor sales OK'd
Wednesday, July 2, 2003
In his younger days, Brian Fadden would drive to Missouri on Sundays. There was beer to be bought, and no place in Kansas to buy -- state law wouldn't allow it.
6News video: City approves Sunday liquor sales
Wednesday, July 2, 2003
The commission unanimously approved the drafting of an ordinance to exempt the city from the state law prohibiting Sunday sales.
City to consider packaged liquor sales on Sundays
Tuesday, July 1, 2003
(Updated Monday at 3:49 p.m.) Should Lawrence opt out of the state's ban on packaged liquor sales on Sundays? The Lawrence City Commission will take a look Tuesday night at a charter ordinance allowing retail liquor sales Sundays within the city limits.
Commissioners to consider Sunday liquor sales
Monday, June 30, 2003
The Lawrence City Commission will consider possible adoption of a charter ordinance allowing retail liquor sales on Sundays.
Sunday sales
Wednesday, June 25, 2003
The liquor laws of Kansas almost always have ranked somewhere between inconsistent and nonsensical. In general, they have tended to make consumption less convenient but no less widespread among state residents.
The current trend creeping east from the Kansas City area to allow Sunday sales in liquor stores once again may challenge Kansas lawmakers to bring some consistency and common sense to the state's liquor laws.
Two more cities approve Sunday liquor sales
Wednesday, June 25, 2003
A rebellion of sorts against a Kansas law banning Sunday alcohol sales is gaining momentum, with at least nine eastern Kansas communities approving ordinances allowing the sales and a handful of others discussing the idea.
Sunday liquor may be on tap
Friday, June 20, 2003
Dan Blomgren doesn't like taking Sundays off. He usually can be found at his store, but he keeps the doors locked even though dozens of people try to get in. It doesn't make him happy.
6News video: Liquor sales on Sunday may be legalized
Friday, June 20, 2003
The changed law may give local stores increased sales, but could create additional expense as well.
Sunday liquor sales flourish as states discard Prohibition-era laws
Thursday, May 29, 2003
On their way to a recent Sunday dinner at a friend's house, Ed and Alice Daino stopped at the store for two bottles of red wine -- a transaction that would have been impossible just a few weeks ago.
Sebelius: Sunday liquor sales will slip by
Thursday, May 22, 2003
Liquor store owners and local governments hoping for clarity on Sunday alcohol sales are unlikely to get solid guidance from the state anytime soon.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius said Wednesday she doubted the Legislature would consider revising the state's liquor laws when lawmakers convened May 29 for a traditionally brief ceremonial adjournment.
Legislators divided on future of Sunday liquor sales bill
Saturday, May 17, 2003
Some lawmakers say Wyandotte County's approval of holiday liquor sales could prompt a conclusion to the Sunday sales debate in the Legislature.
Sunday liquor sales issue to be decided by courts
Thursday, May 8, 2003
A proposal to allow Sunday liquor sales in communities where voters approved remained in limbo when the Legislature ended its session Wednesday, leaving the issue to be decided by the courts.
City to wait on Sunday liquor sales
Wednesday, April 23, 2003
Lawrence will follow a "wait and monitor" policy for now concerning the possibility of retail liquor sales on Sundays.
Senate defeats Sunday liquor sales bill
Saturday, April 5, 2003
The Senate narrowly defeated a bill to allow Sunday sales of packaged liquor in communities where voters approve, preventing the measure from going to the governor Friday.
Sunday liquor sales get nod in House
Friday, April 4, 2003
A bill allowing Sunday sales of packaged liquor in any city or county where voters approved was given tentative approval Thursday in the House.
The measure also rewrites Kansas liquor laws to make them apply uniformly in all cities and counties. The proposal to allow Sunday sales across the state was offered as an amendment by Rep. David Huff, R-Lenexa.
Panel seeks Sunday liquor sales ban
Wednesday, March 26, 2003
A House committee has endorsed a bill to ban Sunday sales of packaged liquor statewide, a move intended to close what a court said was a loophole in the state's existing prohibition.
Judge upholds Sunday sales
Wednesday, March 19, 2003
Liquor stores in Wyandotte County can continue to sell their alcoholic wares seven days a week after a judge ruled Tuesday the county can legally opt out of the state's ban on Sunday liquor sales.
Sunday liquor dispute begins
Saturday, November 23, 2002
The legal fight over whether liquor stores can be open on Sundays in Wyandotte County has started with state and local officials going to court to push their positions.
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