Legislative leadership OKs $18 million for prisons; former secretary says it’s not enough
Legislative leadership on Wednesday released about $18 million for a beleaguered Corrections Department, but one veteran agency official fears it won't be enough to...
UPDATED: Majority leader accuses Kelly administration of violating welfare law
(Updated to reflect comments from Kansas GOP chair; interview with Hawkins)
House Majority Leader Dan Hawkins took on Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday, charging...
Kobach: Demand list leaked by someone opposing aggresive immigration enforcement
Former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach this week defended a list of demands he made to become President Donald Trump's immigration czar.
Appearing on...
Individual income taxes help state beat May revenue estimates
Kansas tax receipts beat estimates in May, buoyed by better-than-expected revenues from individual income taxes.
The state on Monday reported that revenues were $77 million...
Sunflower Sunday reader: Kansas’ dangerous rural roads; Florida investigates Kobach-affiliated group
Good day everyone:
The legislative session is now officially over and everyone can start focusing on 2020 and the elections ahead. We're very tired and...
Moran rescued from Arizona mountain after injury
Republican U.S. Sen Jerry Moran injured his ankle on Thursday morning while hiking on Camelback Mountain in Arizona, according to various media reports.
Fox News...
Top legislative aide warns about cost of utility rate study
Legislative leadership is moving ahead with a study of state electric rates, but a top adviser warned that the cost might be higher than...
Senate confirms Warner for Appeals Court
The Kansas Senate on Wednesday confirmed Gov. Laura Kelly’s nominee to the Kansas Court of Appeals, following months of political turmoil marking the nomination...
(Updated) Veto override of tax bill falls short
(Updated to reflect comment from Kansas Chamber of Commerce)
Gov. Laura Kelly scored another win on taxes Wednesday when the Kansas House failed to override...
Senate panel unanimously approves Kelly judicial nominee
Gov. Laura Kelly's nominee to the Kansas Court of Appeals easily won unanimous bipartisan support from the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday afternoon.
The committee...
