Legislature passes bill requiring sex-designated driver’s licenses, government restrooms
Following a marathon day of debate, the Kansas Legislature on Wednesday approved a bill banning transgender people from using restrooms and locker rooms in...
Senate advances bill banning public assistance for illegal immigrants
The Kansas Senate is poised to approve a bill advocated by Attorney General Kris Kobach banning immigrants living in the United States illegally from...
Lawmakers consider proposal to combat ‘illicit’ Chinese e-cigarettes
Kansas lawmakers are considering a proposal that's intended to combat an illegal and unregulated flow of Chinese electronic cigarette products into the United States.
The...
AAA renews efforts to limit driver cellphone use
AAA Kansas is renewing efforts to get the Legislature to adopt measures to improve traffic safety by limiting drivers using cellphones in school zones...
Sunday Reader: Drug-related deaths falling; Bill would expand scholarship program
Good morning everyone:
Hope everyone has survived the weekend snowstorm. We're still trying to recover from an ear infection that has been dogging us since...
UPDATED: Panel agrees to move city, school elections to even-numbered years
(Updated to correct that the bill moves local elections to even-numbered years).
A split House elections committee on Thursday signed off on a bill moving...
Chiefs’ lawyer tries to allay concerns about stadium deal
A representative of the Kansas City Chiefs met with Kansas lawmakers Wednesday, trying to dispel rumors about the proposed $3 billion domed stadium in...
Sunday Reader: ACA enrollment lagging; Kansas birth rate hits new record low
(UPDATED to correct that Schwab designed the "BALD" tax plan)
Good morning everyone:
Well, that was quite a week, and it took an inordinately long time...
Five takeaways from Kelly’s last State of the State Address
As she addressed the Kansas Legislature for the last time as governor, Laura Kelly reflected on the past, looked to the future and preached...
Sunday Reader: Open government complaints, Gubernatorial candidate unveils consulting team
Good morning everyone:
We're back and ready to go with the new legislative session set to start Monday. During the last couple weeks, the SSJ...
