Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill restricting foreign land ownership near military bases amid national security concerns.

Kansas governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill limiting foreign land ownership, sparking Republican criticism for not addressing national security threats. The bill would have prohibited foreign nationals from countries designated as adversaries by the U.S. government (including China) from owning more than 10% of non-residential property near military bases. Kelly argued the bill was "overly broad" and could disrupt legitimate investments and business relationships.

May 10, 2024
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