To Make Big Changes In Kansas, Look Beyond Election Day | Opinion

All eyes are on Election Day. The local, state and national races decided Nov. 3 will shape our lives for years to come.

Ballot Misprint Could Be Issue If US Senate Race Is Close Between Bollier, Marshall

Billinger said the printing error was “an honest mistake” and that he doesn’t think voters will be confused.

Kansas Small Businesses Still In Need After Depletion Of CARES Act Aid

The Kansas Department of Commerce was only able to award grants to 1,900 before the $32.5 million allotted ran out.

Davids, Adkins Clash On Health Care, Unemployment Aid During 3rd District Debate

Adkins blasted Davids for her allegiance to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

US Senate Debate Draws Out Marshall, Bollier On Health Care, Guns, Abortion

Marshall repeatedly labeled Bollier an extremist out of touch with most Kansans.

Kansas Highway Fatality Rate Surges Despite Fewer Miles Traveled In 2020

The number of vehicle miles traveled on Kansas highways from January through September plummeted 10.2% .

Activist: Repeat Caller Weaponized Topeka Police Against Autistic Child

The 14-year-old boy’s family and supporters are calling for increased accountability for those who file false reports or claims.

Legislators Warm Up To Possibility Of Independent Monitor For Kansas Foster Care System

The office would investigate and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of children receiving state services.

Record Number Of Kansans Eager To Vote Early In Unusual Election

Teresa Briggs’ facemask invites people to vote.

COVID-19 Dims Recession-Inspired Draw Of Kansas Community Colleges As Retraining Crucibles

Enrollment at Neosho Community College increased 21% per year over a three-year period.

Sens. Moran, Tester’s Bill Reforming Mental Health Services For Veterans Crosses Finish Line

The bill was signed Saturday by President Donald Trump.

Marshall Advocates Financial Reform Of Social Security; Bollier Objects To Benefit Cuts

Bollier’s campaign said the surprise was Marshall contemplated ideas that would undercut Kansans.

Hoyt Council President Blasts Jackson County’s ‘Insulting’ Use Of CARES Act Funds

A small-town leader blasted the Jackson County Commission for its decision to use pandemic relief funding on “pet projects.”

Kansas Unemployment Settles At 5.9% In September, Half April Tally Driven By COVID-19

The U.S. unemployment rate for September stood at 7.4%, a drop from 14.7% in April.

Thank You, Kansas Governors, For The Moratorium On Wind Development In Tallgrass Heartland | Opinion

But the beauty of the Flint Hills is calming, reassuring.

‘Representation Matters’: Kansas Candidates Hope To Bring Diverse Voices To Office

Stephanie Byers sits in her living room, surrounded by her collection of guitars, to participate in one of the many Zoom calls.

Public-Private Coalition Financing $24M KU Bioscience, Tech Research Expansion

Light shovel work and bipartisan speeches marked launch of a $24 million public and private partnership.

Mental Health Expert: Vulnerability, Inconvenience Drive Refusal To Wear Mask

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran said he views wearing a mask as a matter of common sense.

C.J. Janovy: This Pandemic-Survival Message Brought To You By A Scrapper In Cottonwood Falls

Bryan Williams saw danger on the horizon back in February.

Hospital Staffing And Capacity A Concern For Kansas Communities As COVID-19 Multiplies

Hospitals in southeast Kansas already are struggling with capacity issues.

Laturner, De La Isla Clash On Medicaid, Dreamers And Reject Idea Of Defunding Police

Kansas congressional candidates Jake LaTurner and Michelle De La Isla denounced Wednesday street violence inspired by racism.

Federal Rural Health Panel Led By Former Gov. Jeff Colyer Offers Little Help For Public On COVID-19

Colyer, a Republican and Overland Park, Kansas, physician, continues to tout the use of hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment.

Republicans Stress Need To Put ‘Kansas Common Sense’ In D.C. In 2nd District Race

The trip to the state’s capital highlights the importance of the district in a year where Republican Legislators are facing an uphill battle

Gov. Laura Kelly: Wear Your Mask, But Don’t Despair Over Grim COVID-19 Updates

The administration plans to choose the labs that will conduct the testing within a couple of weeks.

C.J. Janovy: A Short Kansas Statehouse Mask-Wearing Drama Ends Well — This Time

Here’s a new installment of must-see TV from the Kansas Legislature.

Democrat De La Isla Pounces On Laturner Ad As ‘What People Hate’ About D.C. Politics

The attack ad from LaTurner, who is the Kansas state treasurer, opened with a statement by LaTurner that he officially approved the message.

Cutting Correctional Costs In Kansas Begins With Parole Revocations, Recidivism

The Justice Reinvestment Initiative is a federally funded program overseen by the Council of State Governments.

Kansas Labor Department Digs Out Of Help-Line Quagmire, Reduces Claim Backlog

The unprecedented wave of joblessness meant people were unable to get through to labor department call centers.

Why The World Needs Kansas’ Sarah Smarsh Writing About Dolly Parton | C.J. Janovy

Kansas writer Sarah Smarsh already has a picture of herself with Barack Obama.

US Senate Candidate Barbara Bollier Raises Kansas Record $13.5M In Third Quarter

The previous quarterly fundraising record for Kansas was $3.7 million, a mark set by Bollier during April, May and June.

Kansas World Language Programs Ripe With Linguistic Discrimination

Jacqueline Rodriguez has seen students learning English as a second language treated as if knowing their first language is a disadvantage.

Senate President Susan Wagle Embraces Gerrymandering To Benefit GOP In Kansas

The comments enflamed Democrats who have accused Republicans of exploiting their political power to gerrymander political boundaries.

Kansas ERs Burdened By Worsening Mental Health Crisis, Overflow From State Hospitals

In August, capacity was raised back to 60 beds at Osawatomie, but Larned remains at 72 beds.

Kansas Health Organizations Seek Reversal Of Decline In Child Vaccination

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported 77,200 fewer vaccination orders had been submitted.

Gov. Laura Kelly Signals New Wave Of Broadband Development In Kansas

The Democratic governor outlined 68 broadband projects financed with $49.2 million in federal pandemic funding.

Lindsborg Painter’s ‘Scathing Critique Of American Exceptionalism’ Finds A Home

Mike Hartung’s paintings are not for the fragile. In that way, they’re just like Kansas.

US House Incumbents In Kansas Spent $1.1M In Tax Dollars In 18 Months To Spread Gospel

Marshall reported about a dozen publicly financed franked messages directed at his constituents in western Kansas.

Kansas Legislators, Governor Extend COVID-19 Disaster Declaration To Nov. 15

Gov. Laura Kelly and legislators on the State Finance Council avoided political fireworks Wednesday to authorize extension.

Federal Judge Affirms Constitutionality Of Kansas’ 250ft. Buffer Zone At Voting Sites

Attorney General Derek Schmidt said the judge ruled state law didn’t infringe on constitutional provisions.

Kansas Expands Monitoring Of Wastewater For Early Warning Of COVID-19 Outbreaks

Scientists in April discovered wastewater from Hiawatha indicated an extensive presence in the community of COVID-19.