Heartland Flyer cost estimated at nearly $600 million
The cost of bringing back passenger rail service connecting Wichita and Newton to Oklahoma City will cost nearly $600 million, a new estimate released...
Sunday Reader: Schmidt hires new staffers; Kelly returning as DGA chair; Lobbyist transactions
Good morning everyone:
We're glad to put the last two weeks in the past. Last week, Mrs. SSJ and I were in North Carolina where...
Leading Kansas Democrat pursues national post
Kansas Democratic Party Chair Jeanna Repass is running for vice chair of the National Democratic Committee, saying the national party needs to stop viewing...
Kelly announces staff changes
Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday announced a series of staff changes that included bringing back a former staffer who had worked in the House...
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...
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...
Sunday Reader: Olson returning to politics; Lobbyist transactions; Loan program revamp
Good morning everyone:
A sincere thank you for the folks who reached out in response to the little piece I wrote about my dad after...
A message to readers
This is generally a space reserved for writing about the people I cover.
This morning, I share a little news about myself, something I have...
Sunday Reader: ESG opponent leaves KPERS board; Clayton seeks leadership post
Good morning everyone:
Well, it's getting to be that time of year again, and Mrs. SSJ wants to get the boxes down from the garage...
Bills for defending election laws exceed $1.4 million
(Updated to clarify the laws dealt with mail ballot applications)
The state has amassed more than $1.4 million in legal bills for defending election laws...
