Kansas House Member Ordered Not To Set Foot On Wellsville School Property For One Year

GOP lawmaker scheduled to appear in district court May 19.

Genesis Health Clubs Fined $15K For Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls

Attorney General Derek Schmidt began investigating after receiving complaints from Kansans on the national Do-Not-Call Registry.

The Kansas Legislature's Majority Suffers From A Poverty Of Imagination And Humility

Despite Kansas' vaunted reputation as wheat farmer to the world, however, darn few people actually grow wheat these days.

CDC: You Can Ditch The Mask In Most Places, Indoors And Out, If Fully Vaccinated

Kansas health officials as of Thursday had reported more than 2 million doses of vaccines administered to more than 1.1 million people.

How Kansans Can Refute Politicians' Cruel Notions About Unemployment Benefits

I’d like to suggest a different way to think about the Republican vs. Democrat skirmish of the week.

Kansas Governor Denounces Effort To Tie College Athlete Pay To Transgender Athlete Ban

The controversial Senate Bill would have required participation in K-12 and college sports to correspond with the gender assigned at birth.

New Law Helps Drivers With Suspended Licenses Get Back On The Road

In addition, people convicted of driving with a suspended license are no longer barred from the state's Restricted Driver's License program.

What Kansas Lawmakers Would Do If They Really Wanted To Improve Elections

Our system of government requires participation. It seems as though the Kansas Legislature wants to choose who participates.

Racial Disparities In Infant Mortalities Persist Despite Record Low Rates In Kansas

Studies done in past years have demonstrated Black and Hispanic Kansas communities experience infant mortality at a much higher rate.

CDC Advisory Panel Signs Off On Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids 12 To 15

The latest federal recommendation will open COVID-19 vaccinations to 17 million American teens.

Kelly Deflects GOP's Demand To Opt Kansas Out Of Federal Jobless Aid

Missouri, Iowa to decline $300 weekly assistance on June 12.

Kansas Agencies To Reopen June 13 With Face Masks Required For Visitors, Employees

All visitors and employees will be required to wear a face covering inside state offices.

Kansas Republican Pushes Back Against Trump's Caustic Attack On Cheney

Freshman GOP member urges avoid personal attacks in political work.

Liz Cheney Ousted From U.S. House GOP Leadership For Rejecting Trump's ‘Big Lie'

GOP lawmakers said they want to unite the party in an attempt to win back the House in the 2022 midterm elections.

Natural Gas Shortages, High Prices Helped Drive February Power Outages

During winter cold snap, natural gas power plants struggled to get fuel.

KDHE Struggling To Comply With State Law On Medicaid Budget, Reimbursement Rates

Agency caught between state statute and federal regulators.

Let Us Now Mourn Just A Few Of The Ways Lawmakers Missed Out On Helping Kansans

Really, the first responders weren’t asking for much.

Short-Term Health Insurance Expansion Passed By Kansas Legislature Raises Bipartisan Concerns

A bill passed by the Kansas Legislature will expand the usage period on short-term health insurance plans if approved by Gov. Kelly.

Biden's ‘30 By 30' Conservation Plan Urges Collaboration With Private Landowners

The Biden administration plans to broadly define conservation and encourage private landowners to adopt sustainable practices.

How A Community Helped These Kansas High School Students Succeed In Business

Helping out high schoolers who have the potential to be future leaders will only come back to benefit your community.

Kansas Democrats Launch Nonprofit To Drive Turnout For Progressive Candidates, Issues

Organization modeled on work of Fair Fight Action in Georgia.

Kansas Lawmakers Make Sexual Extortion A Crime, Raise Penalties For Eluding Police

Senate Bill 60 passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.

Kansas Businesses Angry About COVID-19 Mandates Can Get In Line For Piece Of $500 Million

GOP argues suspension of liberty warrants hard-cash compensation.

More Than $350B In Federal Recovery Cash Starts Rolling Out To States, Cities, Counties

The Biden administration said the much-anticipated money can aid governments of all sizes.

A Kansas Fitness-Club Magnate's Quest For Tax Breaks Offers A Window Into Political Dystopia

It looked as if good government would prevail.

Legislators Dazzle With Thoughts On Pot, COVID-19, Taxes And Work Ethic

Kansas Reflector podcast explores jewels of Capitol commentary.

Kelly Looks At Bright Side Of Legislative Session, And That's No Bull

Governor celebrates beef month at Oskaloosa family farm.

Kelly, Legislature Endorse Compromise On K-12 Education Policy, Funding

Bill gives districts 5% budget boost, expels school choice plan.

Revised Kansas Budget Includes $53M More For Universities, $120M Docking Rebuild, Judicial Raises

House members approved the plan by a 98-21 margin, and the Senate followed with a 26-12 vote that sends it to the governor for consideration

Kansas Legislature Wraps 2021 Session With Late-Night Property Tax Deal

While the Legislature will return May 26 for one last ceremonial day, Friday's slew of bills concluded this year's legislative work.

Migratory Bird Protections To Be Permanently Restored By Biden Administration

The Interior Department plans to officially revoke a Trump-era rule that loosened enforcement of a law protecting migratory birds.

Senate Rejects Windfall For Kansas Health Club Kingpin In Property Tax Bill

The bill includes an extension of a 20-mill property tax levy that generates $750 million annually for K-12 public schools.

Two Reasons Kansas' Beloved Bob Dole Could Not Get Elected As A Republican Today

Return for a moment to those halcyon political years when Republicans actually had a philosophy.

Yes, Kansas, There's A War On Beef — But Not The One Roger Marshall's Talking About

Apparently, President Joe Biden wants to limit everyone to one burger a month.

This Kansas Democrat Likes Ike — And Wonders How Many Republicans Still Would

Boog Highberger, a Democrat, represents the liberal bubble of Lawrence.

Senate-Backed Property Tax Bundle Runs Into Wall In Kansas House Over Last-Minute Amendments

A Kansas property tax bill amended with bipartisan support in the Senate ran into trouble Thursday in the House.

Heartbreaking Stories Of Black Maternal Deaths, Pregnancy Complications, Racism Related At Congressional Hearing

Black birthing people are three times more likely to experience pregnancy-related death when compared to their white counterparts.

Senate Property Tax Bill Strikes Chord With Homeowners, Schools And Businesses

Democrat says biggest constituent gripe is rising property taxes.

House Democrat Offers Cynical ‘Hallelujah' For Bill Touted By Kansas Attorney General

Bill centralizes Kansas drug litigation, allocation of settlement dollars.

Constitutional Convention Effort Falters In Kansas Senate After Lengthy Debate

Throughout the three-hours, Republican legislators, debated the best way to reign in “out-of-control” and “behemoth” federal government.