UPDATED: Sales tax directive not lawfully adopted, AG says
(Updated to reflect response from Revenue Department)
Gov. Laura Kelly's administration did not have a legally sufficient basis to direct out-of-state retailers to collect sales...
Sunday Reader: Pricey noncampaign; Kansas lawsuit culture
Good morning everyone:
It seems these days we're scrounging for stories, an unusual trend since we started this little news service back in February 2018....
Davids takes forceful stand on impeachment inquiry
Democratic Congresswoman Sharice Davids late Wednesday took a more forceful position backing an official impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.
"After careful deliberation, I’m supporting...
Congressional Republicans defend Trump
Kansas congressional Republicans denounced plans for an official impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump while the lone Democrat said ongoing investigations need to be...
Kansas Electric Cooperatives executive to retire
Bruce Graham on Monday announced he plans to retire as chief executive officer of Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. next May.
Graham's retirement will mark the...
Sunday reader: Ward for Senate?; Victory Fund in Kansas
Good morning everyone:
A relatively sedate week in Kansas politics. The biggest news on our end is we finally created a Facebook page.
It only took...
Judge tosses legal contest of lawmaker’s election
The legal controversy over Adam Thomas' election to the Kansas House came to an end Friday in Johnson County District Court.
Judge Sara Welch dismissed...
Former lawmaker to lead children’s group
Former state Rep. John Wilson will take the helm of Kansas Action for Children, replacing Annie McKay who is leaving next month.
The organization announced...
Kobach campaign narrative highlights LaTurner
Kris Kobach is using Kansas treasurer and congressional candidate Jake LaTurner in his us-against-them narrative as he seeks the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate.
A...
Newby out at EAC, Politico reports
Former Johnson County Election Commissioner Brian Newby will not be serving another term as leader of the Election Assistance Commission, according to Politico.
It reports...
