Ethics panel considers proposal broadening coverage of independent expenditures

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State ethics officials are kicking around the idea of trying to broaden state law so it covers more groups campaigning independently for candidates. The Kansas...

Secretary of state candidates clash over Dodge City polling site

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It's the latest flashpoint in Kansas politics, and it's put the spotlight on the two candidates running to be the state's chief election officer. Out...

Sunflower Sunday Reader: Dodge City showdown; executive branch tweeting; new Davis ads

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Good morning everyone: For those counting, just 17 days before the general election. So much to cover after a hectic week that saw Vice President Mike...

Hit from the right, hit from the left: Moderate Republicans stuck in the middle

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State Rep. Tom Cox is in a political no man's land. The conservatives don't like him because he raised taxes. The liberals don't like him because...

Pink wave hits Kansas as female voter turnout surges

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Any blue wave that washes over Kansas will likely have a tinge of pink. Women across Kansas are in overdrive this year, many inspired by...

Friday morning Kansas political wrapup: What you may have missed but need to know

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Good morning everyone: Lots to cover this morning. Mike Pence is in town. Kris Kobach is generating more headlines. Paul Davis and Steve Watkins clash...

UPDATED: Braun picked to replace Fitzgerald in Kansas Senate

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(Updated to include quote from Braun with more background) Republicans in Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties on Thursday night picked a former statehouse candidate as the new...

Kansas political beat: Five things you may have missed but need to know

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Good morning everyone: Now it's just a little less than three weeks before the general election, and things keep heating up. As always, we promise...

KCP&L agrees to cutting electric bills; separate rate class for schools to be studied

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KCP&L has tentatively agreed to trim electric bills after seeking a $26 million rate increase, according to an agreement filed with state regulators. KCP&L will...

Congressional candidates report third-quarter fundraising

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Democratic congressional candidate Paul Davis raised about $1.3 million in the last quarter, far outdistancing Republican rival Steve Watkins in the 2nd District race. The...