Democrats choose Miller to replace Kelly in Senate
Democratic precinct leaders on Thursday night picked state Rep. Vic Miller to fill Gov.-elect Laura Kelly's seat in the state Senate.
Miller prevailed over three...
What to do about Michael Capps?
Less than four months ago, Republican state Rep. Michael Capps of Wichita was not even wanted in his own party.
He went on local television...
Democrats pick replacement for Rogers in Senate
Democratic leaders on Saturday picked Wichita activist and businesswoman Mary Ware to replace Lt. Gov.-elect Lynn Rogers in the Kansas Senate.
Meeting in Wichita, precinct...
Democrats choose ‘bridge builder’ as new leader
Less combat. More collegiality.
House Democrats struck out on a new direction Monday, choosing Rep. Tom Sawyer over incumbent Rep. Jim Ward as their new...
Jenkins starts lobbying firm with chief of staff
As Republican Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins gets ready to leave Capitol Hill, she and her chief of staff, Pat Leopold, are forming a lobbying firm.
Jenkins,...
Kelly names Hensley aide as chief of staff; new Senate staffer...
Gov.-elect Laura Kelly on Thursday named an aide to Democratic Minority Leader Anthony Hensley as her chief of staff.
Kelly picked Will Lawrence to run...
4th UPDATE: Sen. Bollier switches parties; Democrats welcome her into fold
(4th Update reflects new comment from Senate majority leader)
State Sen. Barbara Bollier of Mission Hills brought her strained relationship with the Republican Party to...
UPDATED: Wagle realigns Senate committee chairs; Senate vice president derides...
(Updated to include comments from Longbine; comments from Olson; list of all committee chairs and vice chairs; edits throughout)
Sen. Jeff Longbine is out.
Sen. Caryn...
UPDATED: Clayton announces switch to Democratic Party
(Updated to reflect district voting trends; reaction from House speaker.)
State Rep. Stephanie Clayton of Overland Park announced Wednesday morning she is switching parties to...
Lawmakers put off decision on paid parental leave
Leading lawmakers on Thursday delayed deciding whether to extend outgoing Gov. Jeff Colyer's paid parental leave benefit to legislative branch employees.
The Legislative Coordinating Council...
