Ethics commission adopts new standards for civil penalty waivers
The state ethics commission on Wednesday adopted new standards for deciding what justifies waiving civil penalties for the late filing of campaign finance reports.
The...
Lawmakers consider barring election officials from mailing filled-out ballot applications
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would bar county election officials from mailing out unsolicited prepopulated ballot applications to voters.
The bill came in response...
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,...
Governor announces staff changes
Josh McGinn, policy director for Gov. Laura Kelly, is moving over to the Agriculture Department where he will serve as assistant secretary.
McGinn has been...
Sunday Reader: Topeka lawmaker draws Democratic challenger; Kansas suicide rate hits 20-year high
Good morning:
Well, last week was all about taxes as the Legislature races to pass a tax bill that would counter Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's...
Cecil O’Brate: Western Kansas industrialist dies
Cecil O'Brate, a western Kansas industrialist known for his generosity and work ethic, died Saturday in Garden City. He was 95.
An Oklahoma native, O’Brate...
Highway Patrol seeks to equip troopers with body cameras for first time
The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking money from the Legislature to equip its troopers for the first time with body cameras in an effort...
Senators consider new way to fill vacancies for U.S. Senate, two statewide offices
Kansas may move to special elections as a way to fill vacancies in the U.S. Senate.
Republican state Sen. Caryn Tyson of Parker wants to...
Republican tax bill headed to Kelly; veto anticipated
A bill moving the state to a single income tax rate cleared the Legislature on Thursday, whipping through the House and Senate in less...
Turnpike plans toll reduction; CEO says rates will be lowest nationally
As the Kansas Turnpike moves toward cashless tolling this July, the agency is planning a reduction in toll rates.
Steve Hewitt, the turnpike's chief executive...
