Governor names former leading lawmaker to chair Children’s Cabinet
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday named former House Majority Leader Don Hineman to chair the Kansas Children's Cabinet.
Hineman, who served 12 years in...
Kobach won’t sue over education bill veto
Republican Attorney General Kris Kobach has decided against going to court - at least for now - to challenge the governor's line item veto...
Governor vetoes money for Quindaro Ruins
Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday vetoed $250,000 for the Quindaro Ruins in Kansas City, which was hotly criticized because it was a project advocated...
Kelly vetoes bill restricting state, local health official powers
Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed a bill limiting the power of state and local health authorities to control the spread of contagious and...
UPDATED: Governor vetoes broad tax bill barring government competition against private sector
(Updated to correct the amount of the home value for the expanded property tax freeze)
Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed a broad tax bill...
UPDATED: Governor sinks COVID closure settlement after closed-door discussion
(Updated to include settlement amount with comment from gym owner)
Gov. Laura Kelly rejected an undisclosed settlement in a lawsuit over whether state government should...
Kelly renews effort to impose rail safety rule blocked by former attorney general
Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday renewed an effort to impose a rule intended to enhance rail safety in Kansas after a similar proposal from...
It’s a dog day afternoon
Every dog has its day.
And so it was Monday when Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill permitting restaurants to allow dogs on their patio...
UPATED: Kelly announces veto of flat tax legislation
For the fourth time as governor, Democrat Laura Kelly will veto a sweeping tax bill, this one moving the state to a single tax...
Kelly popularity peaking as she faces veto override attempts
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's popularity is as high as it's been as she heads into the most critical week of the 2023 legislative session.
Polling...
