Legislature reworks upcoming schedule
The Kansas House and Senate are planning to scale back sessions Tuesday and Wednesday while reshuffling some committee work as the state take steps...
Sawyer announces new staff
House Minority Leader Tom Sawyer is reshuffling his staff with Heather Scanlon leaving as his chief earlier this week.
Sawyer on Friday named Joseph Le...
Capitol Police reveal new sign policy in face of ACLU suit
The Capitol Police on Wednesday revealed a more relaxed policy for dealing with protesters as the ACLU went to court challenging statehouse rules it...
Lawmaker hurt in softball accident
State Rep. Adam Thomas was set to undergo surgery Tuesday morning after he was involved in a softball accident on Monday night.
House Speaker Dan...
UPDATED: Senate approves agreement settling dispute pitting wireless technology against local...
Wireless providers and cities reached an agreement on legislation Tuesday that ends their dispute over franchise agreements that the telecoms said would hinder their...
Senate committee sends on nominations
The Senate Confirmation Oversight Committee on Monday approved 15 of Gov. Laura Kelly's nominees, sending them to the full chamber next year for confirmation....
Gun ban for domestic abusers headed to governor
A bill that would prohibit the arming of domestic abusers is headed to the governor after receiving final approval in the Kansas House.
The Kansas...
UPDATED: Senate committee chairs swap positions
(Updated to include comments from Olson about plans for medical marijuana bill and the spokesperson from the Senate president)
Sen. Rob Olson is out as...
Will House primary races swing chamber’s balance of power?
Even as eyes across Kansas zero in on the Kansas governor’s race, dozens of other campaigns are playing out locally that could decide the...
Committees to look at sports wagering, economic development incentives
Legislative leaders on Wednesday gave the go-head for separate committees to look at sports betting and the effectiveness of the state's economic development incentives.
The...
