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UPDATED: Federal judge declares warrantless searches of some pet facilities unconstitutional

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(Updated to include response from the Agriculture Department) A federal judge has blocked the state from carrying out warrantless searches of boarding and training kennels...

UPDATED: State submits waiver excluding candy, soda from food-assistance purchases

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(UPDATED to include new comment from governor) Gov. Laura Kelly's administration is seeking a waiver from the federal government to exclude candy and soda from...

Kelly says loss of federal grant money cost state health department ‘vital’ jobs

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The state health department eliminated 56 "vital" health jobs after President Donald Trump's administration cut $33 million in health care and mental health service...

Kelly sounds alarms on measles outbreak; says Legislature ‘chipped away’ at public health tools

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Gov. Laura Kelly traveled to southwestern Kansas on Tuesday to call attention to a measles outbreak, urging Kansans to trust the science of vaccines...

Kansas projected to see abortions increase 17% in ’24, new study shows

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Kansas is projected to see an estimated 17% increase in abortions during 2024 with the state recording among the highest number of abortions provided...

State submits request to exclude candy, soda from food-assistance purchases in error

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Last Friday, Gov. Laura Kelly announced she had vetoed a bill directing her administration to seek a waiver from the federal government to exclude...

Coalition asks Kelly to veto budget measure ending continuous Medicaid coverage for parents, caregivers

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A coalition of more than four dozen groups is asking Gov. Laura  Kelly to veto a provision in the budget that would end continuous...

UPDATED: Legislature approves bill banning local limits on public gatherings; adds due process for...

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(Updated to reflect Senate vote to concur in House amendments) The Kansas Legislature has passed a bill banning counties, joint boards of health or local...

UPDATED: Health care providers, drug companies battle over discount drug program

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(Updated to reflected Senate committee action on bill with comments from lawmakers) Kansas hospitals are lining up against the pharmaceutical industry over a bill that...

UPDATED: Senate approves bill banning local limits on public gatherings

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(Updated to include comment from Senate president) The Kansas Senate on Wednesday passed a bill banning counties, joint boards of health or local health officers...