Sunday Reader: New House committees; Highberger leaving after ’24
Good morning everyone:
This week, we are celebrating our ninth anniversary with Mrs. SSJ. I can remember it like it was yesterday when we said...
Highberger backs off bid for speaker with caucus facing consequences
Democratic state Rep. Boog Highberger retreated Monday from his plan to depart from tradition and run for House speaker from the minority party while...
House Republicans, Democrats elect new leaders
House members picked their new leadership teams Monday, electing House Majority Leader Dan Hawkins as the new speaker and state Rep. Vic Miller as...
Burns- Wallace leaving Kelly administration
(Developing: Will be updated)
DeAngela Burns-Wallace is leaving Gov. Laura Kelly's administration, marking the second major departure from the governor's staff as she heads into...
Sunday Reader: New candidate emerges for Senate seat; Adkins reflects
Good morning everyone:
We're back after taking what was supposed to be some time off in North Carolina a week or so ago. It's always...
Former lawmaker remembered as devout public education advocate
Friends of former state Rep. Sue Storm remembered the former lawmaker on Monday as a devout supporter of public education who was a strong...
Former Senate staffer to seek Senate seat
A former top staffer in the Kansas Senate is running for the seat that will come open when Gene Suellentrop officially resigns from the...
Pyle draws Republican opponent for 2024
Republican state Rep. John Eplee has filed to run for the state Senate against incumbent Dennis Pyle, saying the longtime senator from Hiawatha contributed...
Sunday Reader: Rural population aging accelerates; House majority whip campaign
Good morning:
Well, the news pickings were slim this week between the election and Thanksgiving week. The Reader might not be as robust as usual,...
GOP suspends loyalty sanctions
Kansas Republicans on Wednesday agreed to temporarily lift sanctions imposed on members of the party who were found to be disloyal so they can...