Senate, House Adopt Competing Bills Investing Up To $1 Billion In State Pension System

GOP lawmakers eager to inject budget surplus into KPERS’ bottom line.

Kansas State To Study Cost-Effective Ways Cities Can Reduce Exposure To Lead In Soil

Research will focus on vacant lots and residential sites in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas Bill Would Require Wind Farms To Minimize Blinking Lights

‘They are simply not being good neighbors,’ one Kansas resident says of wind farm developers.

House Adopts Bill Broadening Health Care Providers' Immunity To Lawsuits Amid COVID-19

Republican and Democratic representatives rebelled Wednesday against an amendment crafted by hospital association lobbyists.

Kansas Panel Backs Bill To Limit Government Officials' Authority Over Masking, Religion

“This allows the governmental entities to provide advice, and if someone decides the mask is appropriate for them, they can do it.”

Despite Concerns About CDC Influence, Kansas Senate Approves Janet Stanek As Health Secretary

The decision comes after the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee chose to advance the governor’s nominee without a recommendation.

Allegations Of Market Manipulation In Winter Storm Uri Stir Support For Deep-Dive Inquiry

House-passed resolution backing investigation is pending in Senate committee.

Kansas Woman Embarks On Risky Journey To Retrieve Sister's Children From Ukraine

The daring journey signifies the risks Ukrainian immigrants are willing to take to help family in their war-torn homeland.

KDHE, Revenue Department To Waive Fees For Victims Of Latest Wildfires

“My directives will help speed the recovery process by allowing those wildfire victims to replace their important documents quickly.”

Kansas GOP Praises Oil, Gas And Coal Embargo Amid Russia's Invasion, But Wants More

Republican lawmakers propose opening more federal land to drilling.

House Narrowly Defeats Resolution Calling For U.S. Constitutional Convention Of States

The House measure went down 76-43, falling short of a supermajority by eight.

Senate Panel Backs Educational Bill Of Rights For Kansas Parents

Democrats said the bill was redundant, as parents already have the right to access this information.

Biden Declares U.S. Ban On Russian Oil, Warns Of Gasoline Price Spikes

The United States will no longer import Russian energy in an attempt to further cripple that nation’s economy.

Kansas Senate's Latest Attack On Health Authorities Features Another Holocaust Comparison

Senate Bill 489 would strip the secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and county-level health officers of their power

Pawnee County Sheriff Switches AG Endorsement From Kobach To Mattivi

“As Pawnee County sheriff, I think I owe the public my honest opinion, and my opinion is that nobody is better qualified than Tony.”

‘Trans Girls Are Girls': LGBTQ Supporters Beg Kansas Lawmakers To Drop Sports Fight

Rep. Stephanie Byers told members of the Senate Education Committee what it is like to be a transgender woman in today’s environment.

More Than 800 Kansas Applicants For Remaining $721 Million In Federal Recovery Assistance

Task force sorting through proposals 17 times greater than available cash.

Senate Bill Mandates Limit On Local Kansas Governments, School Boards Amid Public Health Threats

Advocates of reform recoiled from emergency actions during COVID-19 pandemic.

Senate Soundly Shuts Down Year-Round Firework Sales Over Amendment Concerns

The measure failed with only two votes in favor and 34 votes against.

GOP Earmarks $3.5 Million For Kansas Governor's Race; Moran Draws Ire Of Public Citizen

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is seeking re-election and likely will face Attorney General Derek Schmidt, a Republican.

Bills Altering Kansas Election Law Raise Questions Of Supporting Groups And Committee Process

Some legislators are not on board with the groups pushing for the measures or the speed they are moving through committee.

Senate Votes To Extend Kansas Rural Workforce Recruitment And Retention Tool

Designated counties are provided the opportunity to offer income tax credits and student loan repayments to reverse population decline.

Kansas House Member: Lawmakers Should Compel Domestic Abusers To Relinquish Firearms

Law enforcement uneasy with bill making sheriffs responsible for enforcing gun law.

U.S. Government Shutdown Days Away As Congress Struggles On Ukraine Aid, COVID-19 Relief

Democrats and Republicans have been working for months to hammer out a final agreement on the dozen annual government funding bills.

Tax Credit Bundle Promoting Housing, Aerospace, Education Gets Preliminary Kansas Senate Nod

The Kansas Senate gave the tentative green light Thursday to a massive bundle of tax credit incentives.

A Year After Jan. 6, Attack On The U.S. Capitol Lives On In Hundreds Of Court Cases

Accused of a range of crimes, many revealed themselves through their own boasts on social media.

U.S. Senator, State Political Leaders Torn By School Shooting At Olathe High School

Olathe superintendent praises first responders, Olathe East community.

FBI Director Aims At Broadening Cybersecurity Abilities Of Local, State, Federal Agencies

Wray: Terrorism a flashpoint but criminal cases still at core of agency’s work.

White House Allows Ukrainian Nationals To Stay In The U.S. Without Fear Of Deportation

Temporary Protected Status will shield Ukrainian nationals living in the United States from deportation.

Contract For Deed: The Promise Of Homeownership That Often Leaves Midwest Buyers Out In The Cold

The buyers in contract for deed agreements usually pay for taxes and insurance and often pick up the tab for improvements and repairs.

Marshall, Moran Seek Ban On Russian Oil Imports, Urge Expansion Of Domestic Production

Moran: Russia’s attack on nuclear facility in Ukraine sends disturbing message.

Overhaul Of Kansas Supreme Court Justice Selection Pits Will Of The People Vs. Nonpartisan Board

The amendments would provide two alternatives to the current, merit-based judicial selection process added to the constitution in 1958.

Kansas Acting Health Director Too Willing To Listen To CDC, Says Senate Committee

Kansas Senate will need to decide whether to confirm Janet Stanek without a committee recommendation.

White House Wants $10 Billion For Ukraine Aid, $22.5 Billion For More COVID Help

Approving the Ukraine aid may quickly get bipartisan support in Congress, the COVID-19 aid will likely face a more complicated path.

Fervent COVID-19 Mandate Critics Turning To Like-Minded Republican State Senators

One-sided committee hearing sets table for Senate’s sweeping reform bill.

‘A Crisis That Is Hiding In Plain Sight': Missing And Murdered Women Of Color

“The epidemic of missing persons of color is not a new topic but one that has been dismissed because society does not care about us.”

Senate Gives Preliminary Approval To Year-Round Fireworks Sales Despite Wildfire Concerns

The bill would not change the period during which Kansans may shoot fireworks.

Kansas Supreme Court Rejects AG's Request To Dismiss Redistricting Lawsuits In State Courts

The lawsuits argue that a map endorsed by the GOP supermajority is gerrymandered and violates protections in the state constitution.

Ukrainian Students Stand With Kansas Legislators Against Russians: ‘Glory To Ukraine'

KU students denounce Putin’s invasion, hail grit of Ukrainians fighting for freedom.

U.S. House Panel Hears From DHS About Problems With ‘Remain In Mexico' Immigration Policy

Many advocates have documented harm, separation and deaths to those who must comply with the program.