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...
Hawkins on redistricting: ‘We don’t have the votes’
Efforts to draw new election boundaries for members of Congress at mid-decade appear to be losing momentum, with House Speaker Dan Hawkins saying the...
Sunday Reader: Kelly on AI, What’s good fundraising for governor’s race?
Good morning everyone:
Generally, we don't like to grouse about things here, but we're annoyed today after we woke up Saturday morning to find that...
Sunday Reader: Moran on redistricting, New national analysis of governor’s race
Good morning everyone:
Well, today is the 12th wedding anniversary for Mrs. SSJ and yours truly. We had a wonderful dinner at Cafe Trio, just...
UPDATED: Former Wellington lawmaker dies at 93
(Updated to include reaction from current 80th District lawmaker)
Former Republican state Rep. Billie Ray "Bill" McCreary of Wellington died last week in Kansas City....
Sunday Reader: Senate staff change; Local government caucus forms, Charlie Kirk Day
Good morning everyone:
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving — the Chiefs' loss to the Cowboys notwithstanding. Now it's on to the rest of the...
