Ketanji Brown Jackson, ‘America At Its Best,' To Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson will make history by becoming the first Black woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Legislators, Researchers Have Eyes On Meat And Milk Production

TOPEKA — New research from Kansas State University shows interest in purchasing Kansas-raised beef from farms has increased during the C ...

Debate Potential For Election Law To Chill Voter Registration Efforts

Voting rights attorneys battled in the Kansas Court of Appeals over the merits of a 2021 law.

Rep. Waggoner Offered ‘We Work Harder’ Defense Of Gender Pay Gap

GOP legislator says critique misstates remark at Women’s History Month event.

U.S. House Panel Grills Oil Execs At Hearing On Soaring Gas Prices

Democrats blamed the oil industry, Republicans blamed President Joe Biden and oil executives blamed global market forces.

Biden Administration Details New Research Plan On ‘Long COVID' Illness

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced plans Tuesday to create a national research action plan that could provide answers to pu ...

Pause On Federal Student Loan Repayments Extended Through Aug. 31

The announcement also provides a “fresh start” on loan repayments by removing any prior defaults.

Direct Care Workers, Supervisors To Receive $51 Million Bonus Pay

“Our direct care workers have worked tirelessly to provide exceptional care to vulnerable Kansans during the pandemic and beyond.”

Doctors Praise Federal COVID-19 Funding For Underserved Communities

New report from Poor People’s Campaign points to connection between poverty and pandemic deaths.

Legislators Back Measure Creating A Crime For Flying A Plane Drunk

Also, the Senate placed a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would require county sheriffs to be elected not appointed.

Tax Reform Bundle Sent Kelly Amassed From Shards Of 29 Different Bills

Deal costs state $90M annually — far less than original $500M wish list.

Legislation Authorizing Gold Star Family Memorial At Capitol

Senate Bill 330 authorizes collection of private donations for a monument to be placed on the south side of the Capitol.

Anti-Transgender Sports Bill, A Personal Affront Or Saving Grace

Gov. Kelly vetoed prior ban on trans athletes in girls, women sports.

‘Nerves And Adrenaline' As Congressional Redistricting Trial Begins

At issue: A map known as Ad Astra 2 splits the Kansas City metro area along Interstate 70.

Subpoenas, Pay-To-Play Allegations, Feud Disrupt End Of Session

Splintering of prominent conservative political firm lights short fuse.

Race To Finalize Budget, Tax Cuts, Parental Bill Of Rights, Trans Ban

The rush toward the finish line included an attempt to oust the state ethics commissioner and extend Medicaid contracts.

Kansas Lawmaker Tries To Sidestep COVID-19 Bill

Bill hikes penalty for health work assaults, shields hospitals from lawsuits.

Pandemic Policy Blocking Migrants Who Claim Asylum To Be Halted

More than 1 million migrants have been expelled under Title 42, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data.

Sports Wagering Bill Earmarks 80% Of Revenue To Pro Sports Stadium

House passes legislation, but Senate adjourns without voting on bill.

U.S. House Votes To Decriminalize Marijuana In Federal Law

The U.S. House passed legislation Friday to legalize marijuana nationally, but its future is much less clear in the Senate.

5 Questions About COVID-19 Funding That's Stuck In D.C.

Congress remains undecided over how exactly to provide billions more to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Legislature Ties SNAP To Job Training Or Part-Time Job

Advocates hail legislation as tool to lift Kansans out of poverty.

GOP Lawmakers Push Rule To Force Out Kansas Ethics Commission Director

Democrat asks if proposal is response to issuance of subpoenas to legislators.

Biden OKs Release Of 1 Million Barrels Of Oil A Day From Reserve

“Those sitting on leases and idle wells will either have to start producing or pay the price for their inaction.”

Two U.S. Senate Candidates From Kansas Sign Term-Limit Pledge

Kansas Democratic and Republican candidates for U.S. Senate signed a pledge to setting term limits for the federal House and Senate.

Kansas House Revives And Passes Stalled Sports Wagering Bill

Representatives, senators must iron out differences in their proposals.

House, Senate And Board Of Education Maps Forwarded To Governor

State board map pits two Democrats, two Republicans against each other.

Biden Pleads With Congress For More COVID Aid

President Biden announced a new COVID-19 government website while urging Congress to approve billions in funding to keep the pandemic at bay

Call For Suspension Of Beneficient's Investment Mechanism

Democratic Sen. Tom Holland is reiterating his request that state banking regulators suspend operations of the company Beneficient.

Biden Signs Law That Makes Lynching A Federal Hate Crime

The bill is named after Emmett Till, a Black teenager from Chicago whose murder in 1955 became a catalyst in the civil rights era.

Kansas Senate Endorses Legislation Banning ‘Sanctuary Cities'

Senators fast-tracked bill, which now goes to Gov. Laura Kelly, without reading it or allowing opponents to testify.

Former House Member Adds To List Of Republicans Endorsing Kelly

About 60 Republicans are endorsing the re-election of Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.

Cancer Society Affiliate Lobbies For Veto Of Bill

House, Senate seek longer plan renewals to match Trump-era regulation.

Ketanji Brown Jackson Wins Bipartisan Support

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins will vote to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to a seat on the Supreme Court.

Biden Lays Out A ‘Fund The Police' Budget Plan

Progressive Democrats’ calls for some spending to be reallocated to social services.

U.S. Senate Panel Bickers Over Supreme Court Nomination

Members scheduled a vote for April 4 on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court.

Kelly Admin Counters AG's Opinion On Extending Medicaid Contracts

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

Bill Would Cut Down On Poisonous Lead In School Drinking Water

Missouri health officials say there is no safe level for exposure among children.

Fresh Redistricting Controversy With Board Of Education Map

State Board of Education proposes alternative focusing on status quo.

Kansas Sports Wagering Plan Hits Snag

Legalize sports wagering is up in the air when an amendment proposed on behalf of legislative leadership failed twice.