Federico leaving Leadership Kansas as group reorganizes
Topeka lobbyist John Federico is leaving as executive director of Leadership Kansas, which has trained luminaries in state politics and business for 40 years.
Federico...
Audit questions how schools spend at-risk student funds
A new audit questions how some school districts are spending money targeted at helping students who are at risk of failing academically.
Legislative auditors found...
Sunday Reader: Does state constitution overreach?
Good morning everyone:
It was another political whirlwind last week with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo continuing to position himself to make a run...
Fort Hays State poll reveals views on politicians, issues
Gov. Laura Kelly is in.
High taxes are out.
Gun control is in.
Big government spending is out.
Those are among some of the findings in the latest...
Sunday Reader: Freeze-dried remains; Iowa sports betting
Good morning:
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. As you might imagine, it wasn't the busiest of weeks, but here are some notable news items...
Kobach losing shine with Trump?
A year ago, President Donald Trump couldn't have been more effusive about Kris Kobach.
Speaking to a frenzied audience of thousands at a rally in...
Two Democrats seeking House seats
One candidate seeks a rematch.
Another seeks to fill a seat that will soon come vacant.
Stephanie Yeager, a former aide to congressional candidate James Thompson,...
Best time for abortion amendment vote: Summer or fall?
August or November.
The decision could be the most strategic choice lawmakers make next year in considering a constitutional amendment on abortion.
The Legislature is headed...
Sunday Reader: Watkins loses fundraiser; Medicaid fraud
Good morning everyone:
It's Thanksgiving week. So we can only hope things will slow down a little bit. (They never really do, but we can...
UPDATED: Aetna making progress to comply with KanCare obligations
(Updated to include company comments from Tuesday afternoon)
A top state regulator said Tuesday that Aetna is moving to comply with its obligations under the...
