U.S. House Moves To Revoke Russia, Belarus Trade Status

The 424-8 vote sends the measure, which refers to Russian President Putin and Belarusian President Lukashenko as “ruthless” dictators.

Calls For Elimination Of Kansas Statute Of Limitations

Senate Bill 420 would eliminate the deadline for filing lawsuits of child sex abuse.

Kansas Legislature's Resolutions Resonate With Ukrainians

Ukrainian college student Mikola Hordiichuk said a pair of resolutions are lifting spirits in treacherous times among his friends and family

Kansas Bill Targeting Property Tax Breaks For Wind Farms Fails

‘We’re bending over backwards to subsidize these industries,’ says bill’s sponsor.

Labor Organizers And Anti-Union Activists Square Off Again On Membership, Dues Issues

Kansas police, firefighter, education and public worker bargaining units oppose bill.

Kansas House Panel Votes To Clip State's 6.5% Sales Tax To 3.5% On Food, 6.3% On Other Purchases

Committee rejects proposed amendments speeding cuts to food tax.

Republicans In Congress File Suit To End Mask Mandate For Air Travel

The CDC extended the air travel mandate to April 18. It had been set to expire March 18.

With COVID Funding Stuck In Congress, White House Raises Alarms About Shortfall

“Waiting to provide funding until we’re in a worse spot with the virus will be too late,” one official said.

Bill Would Bolster Inspections Of Dog Breeders, Animal Shelters

The Kansas Senate Bill is supported by animal shelters and Humane Society, opposed by breeders and Kansas Livestock Association.

Kansas Senate Launches Effort To Legalize Medical Marijuana

Senators heard testimony from advocates and industry representatives who are eager to see Kansas join the other 38 states.

Senate Drills Down Into Election Reform Bill

Hilderbrand points to alleged voter misconduct; Corson declares elections safe.

Kansas House Map Plan Raises Concerns About Leavenworth County

Testimony urging modifications to the map titled Freestate 3, centered around Leavenworth County districts and LGBTQ representation.

Kansas Senate Republicans Tee Up Redistricting Map

Democrats object to GOP map; Senate dispatches three alternative maps.

Vaccine Opt-Out Endorsed For School Kids

Kansas Senate health panel adopted the legislation, which also gives doctors the authority to prescribe ivermectin for COVID-19.

Kansas Senate Advances $22.8B Spending Plan With Pay Raise For State Workers, No Food Tax Relief

The budget bill also invests $245 million in disability services.

Senate Bill Would Force Kansas School Districts To Repay Teachers For Classroom Supplies

“Our teachers, for some reason, they feel like they’re not respected, or second class citizens of Kansas. And that is not true.”

U.S. Senate Backs Shift To Permanent Daylight Saving Time

The bill, if signed into law, would not go into effect until 2023, to give airlines and other companies time to adjust.

Zelenskyy Reminds Congress Of Pearl Harbor And 9/11 In Pleading For U.S. Help For Ukraine

“We are fighting for the values of Europe and the world, sacrificing our lives in the name of the future.”

Davids Renews Call For Suspension Of Federal Gas Tax; Adkins Rejects Idea As ‘Gimmick'

Congressional candidates disagree about proposals to temporarily suspend the federal tax on gasoline for the remainder of the year.

Streaming Services Seek Exemption From Kansas Franchise Fee As Local Governments Protest

Under Kansas law, cable companies are required to pay up to 5% of their revenue to municipal governments.

Kansas Senators Divided On NRA Gun Safety Training As Wounds Of Olathe East Shooting Still Fresh

Aarushi Pore was the lone student to testify, saying lawmakers should instead focus on a comprehensive review of state gun laws.

Unbothered By Cost Concerns, Kansas Senators Give Ballot Watermark Bill Preliminary Approval

Senate Bill 389, introduced by Sen. Richard Hildebrand, R-Galena, also requires a hand audit of these ballots after the election.

AG-Backed Bill Prohibiting ‘Sanctuary Cities' Brings Heavy Opposition To Kansas Statehouse

Advocates said that while proponents may claim the bill does not target legal immigrants, many with mixed-status families would suffer.

Kansas Lobbyists Seek Restraint Of Companies, Law Firms Developing Health Care Lawsuits

House takes up Senate-passed bill opponents view as unconstitutional.

Biden Urges City Leaders To Take Advantage Of Billions In Federal Relief Funds

In President Biden’s brief speech, he said he was proud that nearly 6,000 local governments were able to directly receive funding.

VA Eyes Major Changes In Health Care System As Veterans Flock To The South, Southwest

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday began the years-long process of restructuring its nationwide health care network.

Republicans Introduce Proposed Redistricting Map For Kansas House, Democrats On Hold

Rural-to-urban shift requires House, Senate power shift to Johnson County.

Attorney General Candidates Kobach, Mattivi And Warren Hunt For Votes, Work To Disarm Rivals

Kansas Republicans assemble for glimpse of aspirants’ backgrounds, opinions, goals.

Battalion Of Black Women Army Veterans Of World War II Earn Congressional Gold Medal

The “Six Triple Eight,” earned a special place in history and were worthy of the highest distinction Congress can bestow.

Immigrants Find Long And Complicated Road To Citizenship

Biden administration proposes increases visas to combat U.S. labor shortages.

Senate Committee Advances Constitutional Amendment Limiting New Taxes, Rate Increases

Skeptics say ‘dangerous’ measure ties hands of lawmakers who need to be nimble.

Return Of Earmarks A Boon For Members Of Congress Facing Midterm Battles

Vulnerable lawmakers from throughout the country are set to rake in federal cash for home-state projects.

At Two-Year Mark Of Pandemic, Kansas Doctors Remember First Patient And Appetite For Information

Gov. Laura Kelly ordered the lowering of flags to recognize the grim milestone of 8,000 deaths in Kansas attributed to COVID-19.

Congress Hates Changing The Clocks Just Like Everyone Else

Lawmakers assembled a panel of experts to discuss the health, energy and economic impacts of the shift twice a year.

U.S. Senate Republicans Attack Biden On Energy Costs, Regulations After New Inflation Report

U.S. Senate Republicans call for policy shifts to increase U.S. energy supply, roll back regulations and curb spending.

Kansas Unemployment Rate Slides To 2.6%, Lowest Rate In More Than A Decade

“Kansas started 2022 with strong job growth, with estimates showing 8,500 jobs added in January.”

Trio Of Kansas Senate Redistricting Maps Introduced By Committees With Little Fanfare

Rural-to-urban population shift likely adds to Johnson County delegation.

Congress Nears Finish Line On Spending Package That Omits Aid For COVID Tests, Treatment

“We need this money. So without additional resources from Congress, the results are dire.”

U.S., Other Democracies Limit Russian Trade Benefits In Reaction To War Against Ukraine

The latest round of joint economic restrictions will revoke Russia’s status as a preferred trading partner.

Legislation Passed By House Promotes Instruction In Computer Science

Under the bill each high school in Kansas should offer at least one computer science course by start of the 2023-2024 academic year.