House Passes Compromise Sports Gambling Legislation; Bill's Fate Rests With Senate

Proposal builds on controversial casino gambling law adopted in 2007.

Biden Asks Congress For $33 Billion For Ukraine Aid, Pleads Again For COVID Funds

Biden also asked for the federal government to sell off assets seized from sanctioned Russians to help fund the Ukrainian war effort.

Kansas Democrat Threatens To Recruit Parents To Sue Schools For Lack Of Honest History Lessons

Rep. Valdenia Winn denounces as ‘a ploy to capitalize on the national manipulation of some parents’ anxieties’

House, Senate Prepare For Votes On Compromise Sports Wagering Legislation

Proposal builds on controversial gambling law adopted in 2007.

Legislature Sends Governor Invitation For Kansas To Join Autonomous Vehicle Revolution

Kelly may hit brakes after last month’s veto of driverless electric delivery bill.

Kansas Senate Backs Gradual Elimination Of Sales Tax On Food By 2025

Democrats push for immediate elimination.

Kansas House Overrides Veto Of Bill Tying Food Assistance To Employment Or Job Training Program

Senate needs two-thirds vote to complete override.

Education Bill Gets Committee Green Light, Awaits Full House And Senate Vote

A compromise was reached to fully fund schools, allow open enrollment across districts and enact more than a dozen other policy provisions.

Kansas Voters To Decide Constitutional Amendment Question On Election Of County Sheriffs

Measure applies to 104 counties statewide, with Riley County the lone exception.

Report: Kansas Agricultural Exports Top $5 Billion For First Time In Decade

The wheat state’s leading agricultural exports last year were meat at $2.06 billion, cereals at $1.51 billion and oilseed at $626 million.

Omnibus Education Policy, Budget Bill Creeps Toward Finish Line In Kansas Legislature

A divide over special education funding remains.

Kansas Senate Overrides Veto Of Legislation Creating Parental Bill Of Rights For K-12 Education

Process shifts to House where landing a two-thirds majority might be elusive.

Congress Expands Brown V. Board Of Education Historic Site Beyond Kansas

The House passed the bill by voice vote, with no member raising an objection.

Legislature Delays Negotiations Of $4 Billion Kansas Medicaid Contracts Until 2023

Bill also restricts governor’s authority to close churches during emergency.

Equality Kansas Asks House Leadership To Discipline Representative Over Hateful Email

Rep. Cheryl Helmer described Rep. Stephanie Byers as a “huge transgender female.”

Legislature Deflects Democrats' Maneuvering On Clergy Reporting Mandate, Food Sales Tax

GOP majorities reject attempts to pull reform measures out of committee.

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Biden Administration From Ending Title 42

The decision has brought condemnation from Republicans and pushback from some members of Biden’s own party.

Kansas Senators Push Transgender Athlete Debate To New Extremes In Override Of Governor's Veto

Republicans say they are promoting fairness in competition. Democrats say support for the bill is actually motivated by politics and hate.

Nine Rare Cancers Tied To Burn Pit Exposure Added To VA Benefits List

The VA said it plans to contact veterans who fall under the new rule, or survivors, to tell them how to apply for benefits.

Senate Overrides Kelly's Veto Of Legislation Creating Parental Bill Of Rights For K-12 Education

Process shifts to House where landing a two-thirds majority might be elusive.

Senator Seeks Alternative Path To Making Religious Ministers Mandatory Reporters Of Child Abuse

If approved ordained ministers will join the list of mandated reporters of suspected harm or neglect of a child.

Congressional Map Drawn By Kansas Republicans Is Unconstitutional, Wyandotte County Judge Rules

Wyandotte County District Judge Bill Klapper blocks the state from preparing for the congressional election until a new map is drawn.

Kansas Activists Opposed To COVID-19 Mandates Greet Legislators With Rally At Capitol

Chants of ‘pass the freedom bills’ and ‘stop medical tyranny’ echoed through statehouse.

3 Big Reasons Why The Biden Climate Agenda Is Floundering

Another setback for a presidential climate plan that was once seen as historically ambitious.

Kansas Republican Complains About Sharing Statehouse Restroom With ‘Transgender Female'

In email to trans college student, Rep. Cheryl Helmer says she entered men’s restroom to make point.

Horde Of Lincolns Celebrate Kansas' Anti-Slavery Roots In Trip To Lecompton

The association’s visit served as part of its three-day annual conference in Kansas — the first one in three years.

Kansas Welcomed A Pawn Shop For The Rich In Exchange For A Promise Of Rural Development

As Brad Heppner faces allegations of fraud and an SEC investigation from past deals, legislators still support his unique business.

KPERS Weighs Cutting Anticipated Investment Return Rate Despite Political Pressure To Delay

Market forces pushing actual return this year below 3%, far under 7.75% target.

States Rush To Revise Their Abortion Laws As A Major U.S. Supreme Court Decision Nears

Abortion access throughout the country could soon depend on a patchwork of state laws.

Kansas Audit Questions Enforcement Of Tax Credit Cap For Private School Scholarships

A review of a Kansas school choice tax credit program for low-income students raised concerns about the future enforceability of a cap.

Biden To Ask Congress For More Ukraine Aid After Earlier U.S. Funding Runs Dry

If Democrats and Republicans reach a quick agreement on the new Ukraine aid, it’s possible they could attach stalled COVID-19 aid.

Report: Kansas' Shortage Of Long-Term Care Facility Staff Fourth Worst In Nation

“Families and residents should expect to see facilities invest in staff recruitment, retention and training.”

Kansas Medicaid Officials Prepare For Mass Coverage Renewal As Federal Health Emergency Winds Down

20,000 renewals to be sent out each month.

U.S. Sen. Kassebaum Looks In Mirror, Sees GOP Moderates Like Herself No Longer Viable In Kansas

Alf Landon opposed her 1978 Senate bid, but mom Theo gave her blessing.

Kansas Governor Approves Budget Including Extension Of Postpartum Coverage

The budget for 2022 and 2023 places $500 million in the state’s budget stabilization fund.

U.S. House Panels Probe Election Disinformation In Arizona, Florida, Ohio And Texas

“Local election officials are crucial to the functioning of our democracy and the first line of defense in protecting election integrity.”

New Revenue Projections Give Kansas A $3.1B Surplus As Governor Pushes For Food Sales Tax Cut

Next year’s revenues increase by $407.8M in forecast, enough to cover $402.5M cost of ending state sales tax on food.

New Driving Privilege For 15-Year-Olds Opens Preferential Path To Religious Activities

Governor, Legislature agree to expand scope of instructional permits.

Kansas Governor Announces Food Company's $110 Million Investment In Olathe Warehouse

The distribution complex for Smithfield Foods, a “vertically integrated” food company will span near 20 million cubic feet.

Democrat Kelly Dangles Vetoes In Front Of GOP Legislators Eager For Fresh Fight

Overrides of transgender sports ban, education bill of rights top agenda.