Tensions escalate in Senate as end of session nears
With the close of the legislative session looming, the Kansas Senate melted down Saturday night when a prolonged debate over a massive tax bill...
Bill shifting budget power over election commissioners headed to governor
The Kansas Legislature on Friday approved a bill giving the state’s four largest counties control over the purse strings of election commissioners.
The bill, which now...
Session Day 58: Three things you may have missed but need to know
Good morning.
As the session speeds to a climactic crescendo with the debate over school finance nearing a conclusion (or maybe not), there are other...
Colyer signs bill improving tuition assistance program for Kansas National Guard
Governor Jeff Colyer today signed a bill that makes changes to the college tuition assistance program for members of the Kansas National Guard.
Pending approval...
State revenues beating estimates by $315 million
New figures out today show that Kansas is beating tax revenue estimates by $314.8 million through the first three quarters of the fiscal year.
The...
Sunflower Sunday reader (Saturday edition): School finance; gubernatorial forum in Dodge; GOP congressional districts...
The Sunday wrap up of political news has proven to be one of the more popular features at the Sunflower State Journal. Since personal...
Legislature breaks for Easter: Five things to catch up on
The Kansas Legislature broke for the Easter weekend after a hectic week that is only expected to get worse next week as lawmakers race...
Constitutional amendment on school finance introduced
A constitutional amendment giving the Kansas Legislature exclusive power to finance education was introduced Thursday afternoon.
The House tax committee introduced the resolution calling for...
Senate passes bill setting new age requirement for gubernatorial candidates
Legislation that would set new age requirements for candidates running for governor is headed to a conference committee after it was approved by the...
House derails bill clamping down on abusive homes associations
A bill empowering homeowners seeking legal protection from abusive homes associations failed to advance in the Kansas House Thursday.
The House on a voice vote derailed...
