Cities, cable companies fight over technology regulation
The cable industry won a battle against cities and counties Thursday when the state Senate passed a bill limiting local governments' ability to regulate...
Proposal creating ‘regulatory sandboxes’ advances
The Kansas Legislature on Friday took a step toward creating an environment for entrepreneurs to test novel business ideas in a setting where rules...
Commerce battles back against multiple legislative audits
Lt. Gov. David Toland is fighting back against multiple legislative audits examining how the Commerce Department is administering $150 million in federal COVID relief...
‘Reliability issues’ impede reporting of tax incentives, audit says
Questions about the reliability of data tracked by the Kansas Revenue Department kept state auditors from concluding how much the state has awarded in...
Governor plans announcement at ‘special event’ Wednesday
A lot of buzz in political circles on Tuesday with Gov. Laura Kelly planning a "special event" for an announcement late Wednesday afternoon.
The Sunflower...
Sports wagering: How much tax is enough?
Kansas would impose among the highest taxes on sports wagering in the country under one version of expanded gambling legislation now under consideration.
The House...
Legislature sends bill creating authority for Chiefs stadium to governor
The Legislature late Friday sent Gov. Laura Kelly a bill that creates a sports authority to oversee the new $3.3 billion Chiefs stadium and...
Committee considers last-minute STAR bond restriction
A House-Senate conference committee is considering a last-minute proposal that would place a new restriction on a major tax break used to attract tourism.
Democratic...
Kansas Senate poised to tackle high electricity rates
The Kansas Senate is apparently lining up to tackle Kansas’ high electricity rates with a resolution calling on state regulators to keep rates regionally...
Senate approves loan program for struggling businesses
The Kansas Senate on Monday unanimously passed a bill that would create a $60 million low-interest loan program for businesses struggling from the economic fallout of...
