Lawmaker’s partner passes away at 60
State Rep. Rebecca Schmoe of Ottawa lost her partner of 11 years when he passed away over the weekend at the University of Kansas...
Race for Senate president shifts if Masterson wins governorship
The race to possibly replace Ty Masterson as president of the Kansas Senate is shifting with one candidate joining the race and another backing...
Republicans nominate former county commissioner to run in place of Sanders
Precinct committee leaders on Thursday night nominated former Salina mayor and retired travel agent Luci Larson to run in the general election for the...
Rahjes plans bid to keep House seat after GOP winner withdraws
Republican state Rep. Ken Rahjes said Tuesday morning that he plans to seek the nomination for the House seat he planned to originally vacate...
Former Wichita lawmaker remembered as staunch labor supporter
Former state Rep. Dale Swenson of Wichita is being remembered this week as an ardent supporter of organized labor who became a Democrat after...
Candidates for Senate president emerge as Masterson campaigns for governor
As Republican Sen. Ty Masterson wages a campaign for governor, another campaign is playing out behind the scenes that could determine who replaces him...
Croft staffer returning to Kansas Corporation Commission
House Majority Leader Chris Croft announced late Wednesday afternoon that his policy director would be departing to return to the state agency that regulates...
Interim committee assignments handed out
Statehouse leaders have wrapped up their interim committee assignments for 2026. Here's a look at the assignments that have been released. Here's a reminder...
Legislative leaders approve meeting days for special, standing interim committees
A panel of top lawmakers on Tuesday approved 23 days for special and standing committees during the coming months, almost two dozen fewer than...
Senate committee recommends two new parole board members; sets aside BIDS...
A Senate committee on Tuesday recommended confirmation of two new members of the newly reconfigured parole board but set aside the governor's nominee for...
