Kobach fined for campaign finance violations in U.S. Senate race

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Republican Attorney General-elect Kris Kobach has been fined by the Federal Elections Commission for violating federal campaign finance laws stemming from his unsuccessful bid...

Lawmakers put nearly $108 million into unemployment trust fund

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Legislative leaders on Friday put $107.9 million into the state's unemployment trust fund to cover the cost of fraudulent and improper payments made during...

Kansas population shows no growth in ’22, beset by more outmigration

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The population in Kansas remained relatively flat in 2022 even as the state continued to lose people migrating elsewhere in the United States, new...

Former troopers settle lawsuit against Highway Patrol

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Two former Highway Patrol officers have settled their lawsuit against the state after claiming they were forced out after helping female employees defend themselves...

Finance Council approves $374 million in COVID relief spending

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Gov. Laura Kelly and leading lawmakers on Wednesday approved $374 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to improve access to high-speed internet service, expand...

Ron Hein passes away at 73

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Former state lawmaker Ron Hein, a fixture in Kansas politics for 47 years, passed away Wednesday morning at the University of Kansas Hospital surrounded...

Election map insights: A look back at 2022 election

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Here's a fun look at maps drawn up by Wichita political scientist Brian Amos shortly after the election that we thought might provide some...

Sunday Reader: Judicial impeachment bill filed; ‘Reality television’ lawsuit

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Good morning everyone: It was a wonderful anniversary week spent with Mrs. SSJ, capped off by taking her to the KU game against Indiana on...

Incoming House speaker introduces new staff

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A staffer to Congressman Tracey Mann and a former state House candidate are two of the new aides going to work for incoming House...

Rogers considers running for state Democratic Party chair

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Outgoing Democratic state Treasurer Lynn Rogers might not be done with politics yet. As his term draws to a close, Rogers is considering running for...