Candidates line up for Supreme Court Nominating Commission
Three lawyers are running to chair the panel that will screen candidates for the next justice of the Kansas Supreme Court.
One previously served on...
Kansas Supreme Court asked to uphold 2021 vaccine law
The Kansas Supreme Court on Wednesday was asked to preserve a 2021 law enacted during a historic special session that shielded workers who refused...
Legislature passes bill giving A.G. oversight of local class-action lawsuits
The Kansas Legislature has handed Attorney General Kris Kobach oversight of local governments that bring class-action lawsuits similar to litigation seeking damages resulting from...
Senate confirms Kelly appeals court nominee
The Kansas Senate on Thursday unanimously confirmed Gov. Laura Kelly's nominee to the Kansas Court of Appeals, the seventh woman that the governor has...
Supreme Court justice to retire facing battle with ALS
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson is resigning from the high court after she was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease.
The court announced her resignation...
UPPATED: Judicial nominee navigates questions about judicial philosophy, how to define women
(Updated to include recommendation to full Senate)
State appeals court nominee Lori Bolton Fleming on Monday morning navigated questions about judicial philosophy, agency regulations, attorney...
UPDATED: Constitutional amendment calling for Supreme Court elections passes Legislature
(Updated to include reaction from attorney general, Planned Parenthood and add more comments from House debate)
A constitutional amendment calling for the election of justices...
Lawmakers broaden bill allowing child support from moment of conception
The Kansas Senate on Tuesday expanded a bill holding fathers responsible for picking up the cost of child support from the moment of conception.
The...
Senate approves constitutional amendment for Supreme Court elections
The Kansas Senate on Thursday narrowly approved a constitutional amendment calling for electing members of the Kansas Supreme Court, abolishing a method that's been...
Kelly appoints seventh woman to Court of Appeals
Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday named District Judge Lori Bolton Fleming of Pittsburg to the Kansas Court of Appeals, the seventh woman the Democratic...
