Democratic long shot files against Biden in Kansas
Democratic Congressman Dean Phillips of Minnesota plans to bring his long shot bid for president to Kansas this spring, filing to get on the...
ICYMI: Former state lawmaker George Wingert dies at 92
George Wingert, a former four-term member of the Kansas House from Franklin County whose political career spanned 50 years, died Monday. He was 92.
Wingert...
Legislature passes bill limiting use of federal election money
The Legislature is sending Gov. Laura Kelly a bill that bars any government agency from accepting or spending federal money for “election-related” activities unless...
Senate approves government competition bill, property tax refunds for vets
The Kansas Senate passed a multipronged tax bill that would limit government from running businesses that compete with the private sector.
The bill was mixed...
Holiday lobbyist transactions
Since we don't have a Sunday Reader this week, here are the latest lobbyist registrations we received this week from the secretary of state's...
Senate approves new abortion reporting requirement
A proposal that would establish new reporting requirements about women seeking abortions is headed to the governor.
The bill approved in the Kansas Senate on...
House passes bill helping Evergy raise capital to attract economic development
The Kansas House on Wednesday approved a bill that Evergy says will help it attract investor capital needed to meet the demands of new...
UPDATED: House approves bill raising bar for indy candidates to get on ballot
(Updated to reflect House final action)
The Kansas House on Thursday approved a bill that would make it harder for independent candidates to get on...
Gender-affirming care bill sent to conference committee
The Kansas Senate on Thursday suddenly decided to send legislation that bans gender-affirming care for Kansas children to a conference committee.
The bill appeared to...
Anti child porn law tested at SCOTUS; What does it mean for Kansas?
Kansas has joined the defense of a Texas law similar to one passed in Kansas that makes it tougher for children to view pornography...