UPDATED: Kelly names new KDHE secretary

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(Updated to reflect that Jeff Andersen was appointed by Brownback sted Colyer) Democratic Gov.-elect Laura Kelly on Monday named the Kansas state surgeon and the...

Schmidt introduces Insurance Department’s senior staffers

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Kansas Insurance Commissioner-elect Vicki Schmidt on Monday introduced the senior staffers who will join her office after she's sworn in next week. Schmidt named Mandy...

Sunflower Sunday Reader: Kansas chamber unveils agenda; Orman speaks; Congressional Leadership Fund swings back...

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Good afternoon everyone: A crazy, busy week under our belt with the legislative session just around the corner. Sen. Pat Roberts announces he's retiring after 2020,...

Hawley hires director of Kansas Family Policy Alliance

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The head of the Family Policy Alliance of Kansas who helped push for passage of the faith-based adoption bill last session is leaving to...

Twittersphere reacts to Roberts retirement announcement

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Lots of reaction on social media today to U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts' announcement that he's not running for re-election for a fifth term in...

Kelly keeps Colyer’s budget director

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Democratic Gov.-elect Laura Kelly will keep former Olathe Mayor Larry Campbell on board as state budget director. Campbell, named budget director last year by outgoing...

UPDATED: Roberts announces retirement after four terms in Senate

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(Updated to reflect comments from Roberts news conference; comment from attorney general on political future; edits throughout) After nearly 40 years, U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts...

Schmidt announces new assistant commissioner

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Insurance Commissioner-elect Vicki Schmidt will turn to the top lawyer at the state highway department to serve as her assistant commissioner. Schmidt announced Wednesday that...

UPDATED: Schwab announces staff appointments

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(Updated to correct Jeff King's title in the Senate) Secretary of State-elect Scott Schwab on Wednesday announced the hiring of new staffers, including a political...

Sunflower Sunday Reader: Kansas joins cross case at Supreme Court; Hemp news; Kobach back...

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Good morning and Happy New Year, everyone: We covered a lot of what happened last week, but there were a few things that fell between...