Kansas Supreme Court: Political factors allowed in redistricting
The Kansas Supreme Court upheld the state's new congressional districts, finding that political partisanship could be used in drawing new election boundaries and that...
Legislative leadership approves interim committee meetings
Legislative leadership on Thursday approved a series of interim committee meetings that will study everything from medical marijuana to special education funding to oversight...
Pyle changes political parties
Republican State Sen. Dennis Pyle on Wednesday suddenly decided to leave the GOP to become an unaffiliated voter.
Pyle, of Hiawatha, confirmed the change but...
State payroll administrator pleads in theft case
A payroll administrator for the Kansas Legislature recently agreed to plead no contest to charges stemming from a case of alleged thefts from employee...
Lynn decides against seeking third term
Republican state Rep. Megan Lynn announced Tuesday she would not seek a third term representing Olathe in the Kansas House.
Lynn represents House District 49,...
Lobbying effort related to ‘parody marriage’ bill brings nearly $30,000 fine
A Utah man involved in efforts to drum up legislative support for a so-called "parody marriage bill" and anti-pornography legislation in Kansas was hit...
UPDATED: Senate overrides four Kelly vetoes
(Updated to include comments from House speaker and correct votes and links to SB 493 related to bags)
The Kansas Senate on Tuesday overrode Gov....
Wyandotte County judge throws out congressional map
A Wyandotte County judge on Monday threw out the state's new congressional boundaries, saying that they were rigged in a way to benefit Republicans...
Legislative wrap-up session: A dozen items to watch
Lawmakers return to Topeka today for their wrap-up session.
How long it will last is uncertain, although there's a general view legislators could be done...
GOP hopeful, but faces limited opportunities for veto overrides
Last year, Republican lawmakers practically ran the table on Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.
House Republicans put up nine bills for an override vote in one...

















