Brown not running for reelection as Kansas GOP chair
Mike Brown announced Tuesday evening he would not run again to chair the Kansas Republican Party.
Claiming a series of accomplishments, Brown said he would...
Senators scale back ‘health freedom’ bill
A bill that started out curtailing the powers of the state health secretary was scaled back Tuesday to focus mostly on the power of...
Medicaid inspector general seeks expanded investigative powers over welfare programs
Gov. Laura Kelly's administration is clashing with the attorney general's office over a proposal to expand the power of the inspector general to investigate...
Lawmakers take up pronoun bill; supporters invoke case from Geary County
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would now prevent a 2022 court case where a Geary County teacher was punished for not complying with...
Sunday Reader: Deputy A.G. departs; Judicial election bill filed; Commerce pressing for return of...
Good morning everyone:
If you're reading this at about 5:30 this afternoon, then you need to shut off your phone, laptop or whatever device you...
Sunday Reader: Female lawmakers near record heights in Topeka; A new gubernatorial candidate?
Good morning everyone:
Well, that's one busy week behind us with many more to come. It's fair to stay that work here at SSJ headquarters...
Senate approves ban on transgender medical treatment for children; Bill goes to House Thursday
The Kansas Senate on Wednesday approved legislation banning surgery and the use of puberty blockers for treating transgender adolescents in Kansas as lawmakers make...
Sunday Reader: Kuckelman/Brown meetup; Online lottery sales ‘weeks’ away; State traffic deaths reach historic...
Good morning everyone:
Nothing like returning from Topeka and being greeted at the door by one of your pups, who is blind but still knows...
Ethics director moved into transitional role; calls effort ‘ill-considered’
Ethics Commission Executive Director Mark Skoglund on Wednesday resisted efforts to move him into a transitional role after he announced his plans to resign...
BREAKING: Ethics commission executive director departing
(Developing: Will be updated as warranted)
Mark Skoglund is stepping down as the executive director of the Kansas ethics commission, following a turbulent three years...
