House panel revisits school cellphone ban; adds compulsory element
The Kansas House Education Committee on Tuesday revisited a bill banning cellphones in public and private schools, a day after it agreed to make...
Kansas Chamber names new president
The Kansas Chamber of Commerce's board of directors on Tuesday named longtime lobbyist Eric Stafford as its new president and chief executive officer.
Stafford succeeds...
Former lawmaker passes away at 80
Former longtime Rep. Owen Donohoe of Shawnee passed away Sunday. He was 80.
Republican state Rep. Angela Stiens announced Donohoe's death on the House floor...
Sunday Reader: Congressional fundraising; Wildlife and Parks reorg and will it be stopped?
Good morning everyone:
This will be the first time since 2023 that Mrs. SSJ and I will be looking for something to do on Super...
Sunday Reader: New ethics director hired; New Kobach poll
Good morning everyone:
Good news this weekend. The ear is appreciably better. It seems that last week's snow storm led people to cancel their very-hard-to-get...
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...
