Kelly signs seven ‘government efficiency’ bills, bringing total to 29
Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday signed seven more bills, bringing to 29 the number of pieces of legislation that she has signed into law...
Regents seeking $273 million in budget enhancements; Budget director urges agencies to limit spending
The Kansas Board of Regents on Wednesday agreed to seek $273 million in budget enhancements for fiscal year 2026, including a $51 million down...
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...
Sunday Reader: Kansas seeks to intervene in federal abortion case; New ‘voice of the...
(Updated to correct that fundraiser is for Rep. Mike Thompson)
Good morning everyone:
Had to really dig to fill out this week's news roundup. It wasn't...
Schmidt lifts moratorium on securities fees; plans reduction
State Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt will start collecting securities fees again next month, although at half the amounts previous levied.
Schmidt is lifting the moratorium...
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...
Vacancy appointments for treasurer, insurance commissioner would face confirmation
A Senate committee on Monday signed off on a new bill requiring the Senate to confirm the governor's appointments to fill vacancies for treasurer,...
Five things you need to know from Wednesday
A quick look at the highlights from a busy Wednesday in Kansas politics....
A federal judge has ruled in favor of former Kansas Highway...
Sunday Reader: Medicaid unwinding over; New Capitol lighting gets cool greeting
Good morning everyone:
There was kind of dearth of news last week, which made putting this week's Sunday roundup together kind of difficult. Can only...
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...
