Kansas Republicans Throw Haymakers At Democrat Kelly, Prepare For 2022 Cycle

GOP focuses on governor’s race, also aspires to take out Davids.

Kansas Governor Blocks Attack On Transgender Athletes, Civics Test For High Schoolers, NRA Curriculum

GOP-led Legislature has opportunity to override vetoes in early May.

Advocacy Groups Push For Transparency In Evergy's $8.9 Billion ‘Sustainability' Plan

An environmental advocate called the plan an attempt to ‘greenwash’ for Evergy’s investors.

U.S. House Passes D.C. Statehood Bill, But Votes Still Lacking In Senate

For the second time, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a measure to make the District of Columbia the 51st state.

Gov. Kelly Signs Legislation Creating Workforce Development Scholarship Program

GOP senator champions education initiative as ‘transformative’.

These Kansas Students Have Aced A Civics Test Much Harder Than The One Lawmakers Envisioned

We're talking a lot about high school civics in this space because the Kansas Legislature has been very concerned about it.

Democratic Kansas Governor Vetoes GOP-Inspired Voting, Firearm And Flag Bills

Republicans await chance to checkmate Kelly on eight vetoed bills.

Kansas Music Venues Should Start Hosting Live Shows Sooner Rather Than Later

It’s time for venues to bring back outdoor concerts.

After George Floyd's Murder, A Racial Equity Panel Proposed Changes. The Kansas Legislature Ignored Them.

Earlier this month, Sen. Oletha Faust Goudeau talked about the inequities she has experienced daily at the Legislature.

Governor Signs Bill Expediting Kansas Occupational Licenses For Military Spouses

The bill would require these licensing bodies to issue the new credentials within 15 days of when the application is submitted.

Kansas Governor Blocks Attack On Transgender Athletes, Civics Test For High Schoolers, NRA Curriculum

GOP-led Legislature has opportunity to override vetoes in early May.

Restaurant Chains Slammed Over Resistance To Minimum Wage Hike For Tipped Workers

Advocates for a $15 per hour minimum wage took aim at the powerful restaurant chains that they say are blocking legislation.

Jury Convicts Derek Chauvin Of Murder For Killing George Floyd

Chauvin was taken into custody and will be sentenced in eight weeks.

Kansas State Treasurer Touts Federal Legislation On Paid Family Leave

Nine states, D.C. extend financial support to workers.

Kelly Cautiously Welcomes Healthy Revision Of State Revenue Projections

GOP legislators likely to use report as leverage to override tax bill veto.

Immigrant Suffering From Mental Illness Deported After Six-Month Breakdown In Kansas Jail

Olvera Argueta suffered from hallucinations, severe anxiety, and a suicide attempt.

Watch Out, Kansas — Your Hard-Hitting High School Journalists Are National Leaders

We have this glimpse of how the nation’s political climate is affecting young people.

Pushback Against ‘Vaccine Passports' Puts Colleges In A Quandary

Some colleges have sought to encourage, rather than mandate, that students receive a vaccine.

Report Says Hundreds Of Levees Endanger Missouri River. One County Is Trying A New Way

Severe flooding two years ago inspired some in northwest Missouri to build back differently.

Kansas Lawmakers Must Carefully Begin Addressing The Coercion In Domestic Violence

Coercive control is an integral part of the larger pattern of domestic violence and addressing it is essential.

Kansas Transitioning To 10-Digit Dialing Ahead Of New 988 Suicide Prevention Number

U.S. Sen. Moran a catalyst for removing barrier to crisis intervention.

Grain Belt Transmission Line Forges Ahead Amid Landowner, Lawmaker Pushback

The proposed Grain Belt Express would run from near Dodge City, Kansas, to Indiana.

Kansas Opts For Bonding To Help Consumers With Energy Price Shocks, Transition From Coal

Winter cold snap, desire to tweak portfolio generates bipartisan appeal.

Colyer Takes Plunge In Republican Race For Governor, Earns Backing From Marshall

Colyer, Schmidt feud over who most capable of defeating Kelly.

How To Understand Who Is Really Being ‘Bullied' In Kansas Legislature Debates

There’s this weird phenomenon in politics where people in power do things that hurt other people and then complain about being “bullied”.

Kansans Have Only Ourselves To Blame For The Embarrassment Of These Lawmakers

What should we make of the political psychopathy of lawmakers like Aaron Coleman and Gene Suellentrop?

New Law Pushes Kansas School Districts To Reconsider Health Protocols

According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Russell County has recorded only 13 total new cases since March.

Reforms To The Kansas Child Welfare System Should Focus On Keeping Families Together

Removal from my birth family placed me in situations that could have been avoided.

End-Of-Session Package Installs Framework For Investigating Elder Abuse In Kansas

The three pieces of legislation focus on ways state and local agencies can improve communication with each other.

Gov. Kelly Vetoes Massive Tax Reform Bill Pushed Through By GOP

Democratic governor denounces measure as fiscally irresponsible.

The Kansas Legislature Has Subjected School Boards To Ludicrous Anti-Mask Political Theater

There is no good-faith argument for removing masks in schools.

Congressional Panel Splits On Regulation Of Orphaned Oil And Gas Wells

The bill would authorize $8 billion over 10 years to reclaim oil and gas wells abandoned by defunct companies and not properly cleaned up.

In Kansas Fight Over Anti-Trans Sports Bill, Senate Adds Civility To Casualty List

Republicans scoffed when Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes tried to read the names of transgender children who died from suicide or murder.

Shultz Formally Takes Reins Of Labor Department Plagued By Challenges

Complaints about benefits roll in as agency prepares for IT overhaul.

Here's Good News About Kansas’ Mental Health During The Pandemic — But Call Your Therapist

Time for a check-up Kansas.

Pause For Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Extended As Federal Health Panel Wrestles With Next Steps

Use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 shot will remain paused for at least a week.

Wichita Police Unfairly Target Minorities With Gang List, ACLU And Kansas Appleseed Allege In Lawsuit

The Wichita Police Department use of a gang list has disproportionately harmed communities of color.

Kansas Legislature Endorses Gadsden Flag License Plate Supporting State Rifle Association

Bill critics warn of ties to slave owner.

Lawmakers Finalize Effort To Limit Mail Voting In Kansas

The bill also bans candidates from assisting neighbors, friends or family with their ballots.

What Kansas Civics Stars Say About The Looming Test They'll Have To Take For Graduation

Actual high school seniors have some thoughts.