Evergy seeks regulatory changes to handle economic development

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Evergy is asking lawmakers to make changes in the state's regulatory framework in a way that the company can generate revenue to cover the...

Fall Preview? Kelly’s PAC vs. Americans for Prosperity over taxes

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In a foreshadowing of elections later this year, Democratic Gov. Laura's Kelly's political action committee is swinging into action against Americans for Prosperity over...

Sunday Reader: No Labels complaint; Ethics appointment; Congressional fundraising

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Good morning everyone: Well, when we woke up this morning, we suddenly realized there's no NFL on TV. It makes us wonder what we'll do...

Lawmaker renews push to address DEI on college campuses

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State universities and community colleges would be barred from requiring statements about diversity, equity or inclusion as a condition of admission, financial aid or...

Effort to move pay raise resolution out of committee fails in Senate

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An attempt to withdraw a resolution from committee that would have blocked a pay raise for state lawmakers failed in the Senate on Wednesday. The...

KBI seeks budget increase to battle fentanyl, children’s internet crimes, open new regional center

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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is seeking a more than 25% budget increase to battle fentanyl, combat internet crimes against children, build a new...

McGinn announces retirement from Senate

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(Developing: Will be updated as warranted) Republican state Sen. Carolyn McGinn of Sedgwick announced Tuesday that this would be her last term in the Kansas...

Public education advocates oppose elimination of special ed task force

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Public education advocates on Monday voiced their opposition to a proposal that would eliminate a task force charged with studying how special education can...

Sunday Reader: Medicaid expansion hearing, Kansas sets new record for ACA enrollment

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Good morning everyone: Nothing like having a breaking news story only to have Mrs. SSJ arrive home and ask if you hear the bathroom water...

Republicans elect national committeeman, committeewoman

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Kansas Republicans on Saturday reelected Mark Kahrs of Wichita as their Republican national committeeman and Wendy Bingesser of Olathe as national committeewoman. Kahrs turned back...