Capitol digest: 7 things you need to know from Thursday
Wow.
What an incredibly busy Thursday.
So much happened and it's possible you missed so much.
Let's get you caught up on everything you need to know...
Insurance Department announces new staff roles
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt on Friday named a new assistant insurance commissioner to replace Barb Rankin.
Schmidt appointed Clay Johnson, now the agency's assistant...
Statehouse digest: 7 things you need to know from Thursday
Good morning everyone:
Well, we've hit the midpoint of the Kansas legislative session after the House and Senate ran the table on an array of...
A conversation with Planned Parenthood Great Plains CEO Emily Wales
The is the second part of our interview with key players in the abortion issue in Kansas.
Last week, we published our interview with Peter...
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-06: Open Records Policy and Transparency Regarding Use of E-Mail
Topeka – Governor Jeff Colyer’s issues Executive Order on open records policy and transparency in the use of official e-mail.
Full text below:
EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-06
Open...
KCP&L agrees to cutting electric bills; separate rate class for schools to be studied
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...
UPDATED: Holscher announces bid for Senate against Denning
(Updated: Story recast to include Denning's response; edits throughout)
With next year's Senate races more than a year out, Democratic state Rep. Cindy Holscher late...
House candidates campaign through politically troubled waters
Each brings baggage to his statehouse campaign.
There's Republican Adam Thomas, charged with election perjury.
There's Democrat Chris Haulmark, accused of emotionally abusing women.
There's Republican Michael...
Sunday Reader: Former GOP chair rips mailer lawsuit settlement; Beneficient under microscope
Good morning everyone:
What a dreadfully hot week. With Mrs. SSJ gone, we had to be mindful to water the yard — especially the potted...
Higher ed enrollment posts third systemwide increase since ’16
Higher education enrollment in Kansas posted its third increase since 2016 this year, with technical colleges recording the biggest percentage increases in head count.
The...
