Kelly signs 16 bills into law; enacted legislation totals 35
Gov. Laura Kelly signed 16 bills into law this week, bringing the total number of bills signed during the 2019 legislative session to 35,...
Sunday Reader: Party change trends; Emerging tax dispute
Good morning everyone:
We're back in the comfort of our home headquarters this week bringing you the latest news Kansas has to offer.
We'll start as...
UPDATED: Kansas Democratic Party executive director stepping down
(Updated to reflect interview with Corson)
Ethan Corson is stepping down as executive director of the Kansas Democratic Party after a year in which Democrats...
State, voting rights groups clash over election law
Voting rights advocates went to court Tuesday where they tangled with the state over a new election law that makes it illegal for someone...
Task force closing in on transportation plan recommendations
After four months of study, a state task force is closing in on a plan for addressing more than $18 billion in transportation needs...
UPDATED: Kansas Senate passes school finance bill; plaintiffs say plan doesn’t settle court case
(Updated to include governor's response; comments from debate; edits throughout)
The Kansas Senate on Thursday passed Gov. Laura Kelly's school finance plan in a move...
State revenues beating estimates by $315 million
New figures out today show that Kansas is beating tax revenue estimates by $314.8 million through the first three quarters of the fiscal year.
The...
Sunflower Sunday Reader: Fate of Medicaid expansion in Kansas; Climate change predicted to hurt...
Good morning:
Hope everyone had a festive and safe Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Also, we hope you are not adversely affected by the winter storm striking...
Electing county appraisers: Would it curb taxes?
The new solution to rising property taxes?
Hold the county appraisers accountable — at the polls.
Lawmakers on Wednesday took up a bill that would make the...
Sunday Reader: Business owner’s work force concerns
Good morning everyone:
Hope you turned your clock forward. We did, which explains why you are getting this in time for your morning coffee (for...
