Kelly Admin Counters AG's Opinion On Extending Medicaid Contracts

Governor, Schmidt clash on legislative push for 1-year, no-bid extension.

Senator Seeks Freeze Of Beneficient's Novel Investment Mechanism

Former parent company subject of federal lawsuit alleging misconduct.

Davids: GOP Gerrymander Of 3rd District Map Thwarts Will Of Voter

Lawsuit challenges shift of Wyandotte County population.

Kansas Senate Gives Major Shakeup Of Ballot Drop Box

The bill would limit drop boxes, add security and end a three-day grace period for mail ballots to arrive after Election Day.

New Process For Asylum Cases At The Border Unveiled

Policy advocates worry the streamlined process could prevent asylum seekers from obtaining legal representation if their cases are denied.

Schmidt: Legislature Can Delay Rebidding $4B KanCare Contracts

GOP lawmakers seek one-year, no-bid extension on deal with three MCOs.

Native American Legislator Rejects GOP Lawmaker's Apology

Rep. Wheeler joked Rep. Victors-Cozad’s gavel might be a tomahawk.

Marshall Vows To Vote Against Jackson For Seat On Supreme Court

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican, said he would vote against confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Kobach, AG And Legislature To Blame For Voting Law Legal Costs

State representatives cast blame on the attorney general and themselves for allowing the situation to reach this point.

Business, Government Form Task Force To Assist Ukrainian Refugees

A Ukrainian immigrant will lead a Topeka task force to support refugees fleeing violence from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

GOP Fails To Secure Votes For Anti-Tax Constitutional Amendment

Controversial reform aims to mandate two-thirds majority on tax hikes.

Bill Affirms Access To Off-Label Drugs For COVID-19

Critics object to weakening state’s child immunization programs.

House Takes Hiatus After Approving More Than Two Dozen Bills

Representatives will break until Monday but made sure to first clean up and send bills to the Senate left over from a lengthy debate.

Draft Of New State Budget Spikes Kelly's $460 Million Tax Rebate

Bipartisan debate on spending plan plows into well-traveled issues.

House Redistricting Map Creates Bipartisan Celebration

Population changes concentrate 60% of districts in five urban counties.

Representatives Move To Ban Kansas Sanctuary Cities

Dubbed the Safe and Welcoming City Act, the ID information collected would not be shared with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Ketanji Brown Jackson Defends Her Record

Ketanji Brown Jackson said law enforcement had long been part of her family life.

Standardizing Training, Assessment On Potential Abuse of Kids

Small contingent of GOP legislators object to program’s cost, advocacy by physicians.

Kansas Senate Debate Over Ban On Transgender Athletes In Sports

Bill advances for final vote Tuesday.

Rep. Davids Backs Bill To Avoid Insider Trading By Congress

Federal reform bill require investment assets to be placed in blind trusts.

Steven Johnson Delves Into Why He's Campaigning

Republican field for state treasurer narrows to Assaria Rep. Johnson and Parker Sen. Caryn Tyson.

Hearings For Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson

Members of the panel will question Jackson for two full days, following opening statements by the nominee and senators Monday.

Kansas Panel Clears House Redistricting Map After Changes

Senate votes 28 to 8 in favor of GOP-backed proposal.

Decline In Federal Grant Funding For Local Elections

Experts say the $75 million is insufficient to fund local elections and leaves local election offices without resources.

Moran, Marshall Travel To Europe For NATO Briefings

Kansas’ four U.S. House members vote to deepen sanctions against Russia.

U.S. House Moves To Revoke Russia, Belarus Trade Status

The 424-8 vote sends the measure, which refers to Russian President Putin and Belarusian President Lukashenko as “ruthless” dictators.

Kansas Legislature's Resolutions Resonate With Ukrainians

Ukrainian college student Mikola Hordiichuk said a pair of resolutions are lifting spirits in treacherous times among his friends and family

Labor Organizers And Anti-Union Activists Square Off Again On Membership, Dues Issues

Kansas police, firefighter, education and public worker bargaining units oppose bill.

Republicans In Congress File Suit To End Mask Mandate For Air Travel

The CDC extended the air travel mandate to April 18. It had been set to expire March 18.

With COVID Funding Stuck In Congress, White House Raises Alarms About Shortfall

“Waiting to provide funding until we’re in a worse spot with the virus will be too late,” one official said.

Senate Drills Down Into Election Reform Bill

Hilderbrand points to alleged voter misconduct; Corson declares elections safe.

Kansas Senate Republicans Tee Up Redistricting Map

Democrats object to GOP map; Senate dispatches three alternative maps.

Kansas Senate Advances $22.8B Spending Plan With Pay Raise For State Workers, No Food Tax Relief

The budget bill also invests $245 million in disability services.

Zelenskyy Reminds Congress Of Pearl Harbor And 9/11 In Pleading For U.S. Help For Ukraine

“We are fighting for the values of Europe and the world, sacrificing our lives in the name of the future.”

Kansas Senators Divided On NRA Gun Safety Training As Wounds Of Olathe East Shooting Still Fresh

Aarushi Pore was the lone student to testify, saying lawmakers should instead focus on a comprehensive review of state gun laws.

Unbothered By Cost Concerns, Kansas Senators Give Ballot Watermark Bill Preliminary Approval

Senate Bill 389, introduced by Sen. Richard Hildebrand, R-Galena, also requires a hand audit of these ballots after the election.

AG-Backed Bill Prohibiting ‘Sanctuary Cities' Brings Heavy Opposition To Kansas Statehouse

Advocates said that while proponents may claim the bill does not target legal immigrants, many with mixed-status families would suffer.

Kansas Lobbyists Seek Restraint Of Companies, Law Firms Developing Health Care Lawsuits

House takes up Senate-passed bill opponents view as unconstitutional.

Biden Urges City Leaders To Take Advantage Of Billions In Federal Relief Funds

In President Biden’s brief speech, he said he was proud that nearly 6,000 local governments were able to directly receive funding.

VA Eyes Major Changes In Health Care System As Veterans Flock To The South, Southwest

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday began the years-long process of restructuring its nationwide health care network.