UPDATED: Prosecutors charge Suellentrop in DUI case

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(Updated to add statement from Senate leadership) Shawnee County prosecutors have charged Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop in connection with his arrest for reportedly driving...

KHP: No report available from senator’s arrest

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The Kansas Highway Patrol said Thursday that there would not be a police report from the arrest of Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop. Luther Ganieany,...

Gadsden flag plate draws heat in Senate

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A proposal authorizing the Gadsden flag on Kansas license plates — known for its coiled snake and "Don't Tread on Me" motto — survived...

Lawmaker targets legislative immunity

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Democratic state Rep. John Carmichael on Tuesday introduced a constititutional amendent eliminating legal immunity for legislators during the session. Carmichael introduced his amendment in the...

UPDATED: Suellentrop gives up leadership responsibilities

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(Updated to include statement) Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop gave up many of his responsibilities in leadership Wednesday, a day after he was arrested on...

Judge finds no probable cause in Suellentrop arrest

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A Shawnee County judge on Tuesday morning released Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop, saying there wasn't probable cause to support his arrest on charges...

Lawmakers agree on emergency management bill

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(Updated to reflect agreement with legislative comments) Lawmakers on Monday reached an agreement on a new emergency management bill that puts new checks on the...

Ryckman family reunion: Speaker’s dad elected to Senate

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The Ryckmans will be reunited in the Legislature. Ron Sr. and Ron Jr. will be back in the Legislature together after the elder Ryckman won...

UPDATED: Committee letter admonishes Coleman

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(Updated to correct that Highberger signed the letter) A special House committee issued a letter Thursday, admonishing Democratic state Rep. Aaron Coleman, saying his conduct...

Estes dies at 74; stars will ‘flicker a bit less brightly’

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(Updated to include comments from the governor and attorney general) Republican state Sen. Bud Estes of Dodge City, described as a lawmaker with a gentle...