Janet Stanek Describes Holistic Approach To Future Of KDHE

The newly elected health secretary promises to continue working with stakeholders to corral what she described as a superagency.

Kansas Jobless Rate Shrinks To 2.5% In February, A 10-Year Low

“Kansas estimates indicate that strong job growth continued in February as private sector employers added 8,100 jobs over the month.”

As BA.2 Variant Prevalence Increases In Northeast U.S.

Kansas Hospitals and public health leaders are having to make quick changes in response.

Senator Seeks Freeze Of Beneficient's Novel Investment Mechanism

Former parent company subject of federal lawsuit alleging misconduct.

Davids: GOP Gerrymander Of 3rd District Map Thwarts Will Of Voter

Lawsuit challenges shift of Wyandotte County population.

Kansas Senate Gives Major Shakeup Of Ballot Drop Box

The bill would limit drop boxes, add security and end a three-day grace period for mail ballots to arrive after Election Day.

New Process For Asylum Cases At The Border Unveiled

Policy advocates worry the streamlined process could prevent asylum seekers from obtaining legal representation if their cases are denied.

Schmidt: Legislature Can Delay Rebidding $4B KanCare Contracts

GOP lawmakers seek one-year, no-bid extension on deal with three MCOs.

Vote To Block Future Investments In Russian Securities

“Our first duty is to KPERS’ members, act in their best interest and to protect the trust fund.”

Prohibitions On Plastics Throws Home Rule, Environment Out

Senate Bill 493 heads to governor after legislative approval.

Native American Legislator Rejects GOP Lawmaker's Apology

Rep. Wheeler joked Rep. Victors-Cozad’s gavel might be a tomahawk.

Marshall Vows To Vote Against Jackson For Seat On Supreme Court

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican, said he would vote against confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Kobach, AG And Legislature To Blame For Voting Law Legal Costs

State representatives cast blame on the attorney general and themselves for allowing the situation to reach this point.

Business, Government Form Task Force To Assist Ukrainian Refugees

A Ukrainian immigrant will lead a Topeka task force to support refugees fleeing violence from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Prosecutors Unseal Indictments To Computer Hack At Nuclear Plant

Indictments allege four Russian government agents led global attacks.

GOP Fails To Secure Votes For Anti-Tax Constitutional Amendment

Controversial reform aims to mandate two-thirds majority on tax hikes.

Bill Affirms Access To Off-Label Drugs For COVID-19

Critics object to weakening state’s child immunization programs.

GOP Senators Attack And Interrupt In Final Day Of Questioning

Republicans grilled Ketanji Brown Jackson in the third day of hearings on her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.

House Takes Hiatus After Approving More Than Two Dozen Bills

Representatives will break until Monday but made sure to first clean up and send bills to the Senate left over from a lengthy debate.

Bills Easing Path For Transfer Of Students Among Districts

Critics condemn reform as new avenue to educational inequality.

Draft Of New State Budget Spikes Kelly's $460 Million Tax Rebate

Bipartisan debate on spending plan plows into well-traveled issues.

Kansas Reps Reverse Amendment For More Special Education Funding

House gives education budget, policy legislation green light 76-46.

House Redistricting Map Creates Bipartisan Celebration

Population changes concentrate 60% of districts in five urban counties.

Representatives Move To Ban Kansas Sanctuary Cities

Dubbed the Safe and Welcoming City Act, the ID information collected would not be shared with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Ketanji Brown Jackson Defends Her Record

Ketanji Brown Jackson said law enforcement had long been part of her family life.

Standardizing Training, Assessment On Potential Abuse of Kids

Small contingent of GOP legislators object to program’s cost, advocacy by physicians.

Kansas Senate Debate Over Ban On Transgender Athletes In Sports

Bill advances for final vote Tuesday.

Democrats Fail To Derail Senate GOP's Education Bill Of Rights

Republican champion of measure: ‘I don’t see anything ugly. I don’t see the bullying’.

KU Professor Accused Of Fraud Goes To Criminal Trial

Franklin Tao was the first person arrested under the China Initiative, the brainchild of President Trump’s U.S. Department of Justice.

Kansas House Unveils Sports Gambling Plan With Support Of Casinos

The only opponents to offer testimony were concerned by restrictions placed on greyhound racing.

Sandhill Plum One Step Closer To Kansas State Fruit

The bill is the product of a multi-school effort to learn about the political process and pick a proposed state fruit.

Rep. Davids Backs Bill To Avoid Insider Trading By Congress

Federal reform bill require investment assets to be placed in blind trusts.

Steven Johnson Delves Into Why He's Campaigning

Republican field for state treasurer narrows to Assaria Rep. Johnson and Parker Sen. Caryn Tyson.

Kansas COVID-19 Case Numbers, Hospitalizations Slowing

Medical experts encourage vaccinations to maintain low caseload.

Big Lie Huckster Peddles Bogus Election Conspiracies

Members of House Elections Committee question claims; Republican outcasts complain of GOP leadership.

Hearings For Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson

Members of the panel will question Jackson for two full days, following opening statements by the nominee and senators Monday.

Kansas Panel Clears House Redistricting Map After Changes

Senate votes 28 to 8 in favor of GOP-backed proposal.

Decline In Federal Grant Funding For Local Elections

Experts say the $75 million is insufficient to fund local elections and leaves local election offices without resources.

Moran, Marshall Travel To Europe For NATO Briefings

Kansas’ four U.S. House members vote to deepen sanctions against Russia.

Legislation Created Foster Care Bill Of Rights For Youth, Parents

Idea is to increase awareness by elevating agency rules to state statutes.