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.

Kansas House Adopts Medical Marijuana Bill With Bipartisan Majority

Chamber avoids debate on amendment for recreational use.

Why I Want To Talk About Abortion In Kansas On Mother's Day

This year, in legislatures around the country, we are seeing aggressive political agendas getting between pregnant people and their doctors.

Evergy Earnings Shot Up Following February Cold Snap That Forced Blackouts

The company announced its first quarter earnings on Thursday.

Prayer Service At Kansas Statehouse Features Apology To American Indians

The apology recognized that native people lived here for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans.

Less Pollution, Lower Bills: Kansas, Missouri Move Ahead On Utility Securitization

The legislation would help utility providers, like Evergy and Ameren, retire coal-fired power plants faster.

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

Democrat says biggest constituent gripe is rising property taxes.

How A Failure To Override One Of The Governor's Vetoes Was Actually A Victory For Kansas Republicans

More Kansans are beginning to understand that transgender people are absolutely no threat to anyone.

Legislature's Auditors To Tackle IT Vulnerabilities, Pandemic Spending

House, Senate panel approves study of troubled foster care system.

Kansas House Panel Passes More Restrictive Medical Marijuana Plan

A medical marijuana proposal is headed back to the House floor.

Senate Republicans Dismiss Kansas Budget Director's Warning About Education Funds

Kansas lawmakers must fully fund K-12 public schools and pump an additional $106 million into universities.

States With Higher Vaccine Demand Will Be Able To Request More From The Feds

With demand for COVID-19 vaccines dropping in many states, the federal government is changing how those doses are allocated.

House Hits Veto Override Button To Strip Governor Of COVID-19 Funding Oversight

GOP says Kelly claimed too great a role in distribution of 2020 aid.

Senate Creates Massive Fund To Compensate Businesses For COVID-19 Excesses

Bill grants three-person board unilateral power to order payouts.

Governor, Legislature Prepare For Political Clash On Vetoes, Session-Ending Bills

Politics of 2022 election cycle influences Capitol calculus.

Senate, House Override Gov. Kelly's Veto Of Two Election Reform Bills

Skeptics argue bills inspired by desire to suppress votes.

Kansas Legislature Votes To Override Governor's Veto Of Lowered Concealed Carry Age, Controversial License Plate

The measure also affirms Kansas reciprocity for concealed firearm laws adopted in other states.

Democrat Blasts Kansas Representative For Casting Votes Days After ‘Unbecoming' Altercation

Rep. Mark Samsel was charged with misdemeanor battery for a physical altercation with a Wellsville student

Kansas Republicans Restore Tax Cuts After Both Chambers Spike Governor's Veto

Republicans in the Legislature delivered a knockout punch in the first round of their promised “veto override-a-rama”.

Why Kansas Conservatives Should Support Eliminating Cash Bail

It’s an outdated, ineffective policy that mostly punishes low-income individuals while disproportionately affecting communities of color.

Attempt To Ban Transgender Athletes From School Sports Fails In Kansas Senate

The session-long drama ended in a rambling speech from Sen. David Haley.

On The Anniversary Of This Rambunctious Teenager's Death, Kansans Should Remember Her Spirit Of Generosity And Equality

Mary White, nearly 17, comes to us as a real person, “as full of faults as an old shoe.”

New Funding To Curb Wildfires Pushed In Congress, As Another Fire Season Looms

Western states are in a period of moderate to “exceptional” drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.