Husband of senator-elect dies

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The husband of Republican Sen.-elect Beverly Gossage has died, apparently from complications of COVID-19. Gossage announced her husband's death in a post on Facebook Thursday...

Lee elected to full-term in House 117

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Republican Party precinct leaders on Tuesday night picked Tatum Lee, a self-described strong constitutional conservative, to serve a full two-year term in the House...

Incoming Senate minority leader hires new chief of staff

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Incoming Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes announced on Wednesday that she hired Cory Sheedy from the governor's office as her new chief of staff. Sheedy...

Masterson announces committee chairs

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Senate President Ty Masterson announced his new committee leadership for the upcoming legislative session. It's worth noting that the Senate Ethics, Elections and Local Government...

UPDATED: Rahjes stricken by COVID-19

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(Updated with more reporting and edits throughout) Republican state Rep. Ken Rahjes has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending this week's organizational meeting of the...

Schroeder, Rucker join Senate leadership staff

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The new Republican Senate leadership team announced its staff Wednesday, including some familiar faces in conservative Republican circles. Among those joining the Senate staff is...

UPDATED: Former campaign manager seeks protection order from Coleman

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(Updated to reflect a temporary protective order has been issued) The former campaign manager of state Rep. Stan Frownfelter is asking a judge for a...

Legislature chooses new leaders with historic elections

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Lawmakers picked their new leadership teams Monday, electing Ron Ryckman Jr. to an unprecedented third term as speaker, Ty Masterson as the new Senate...

Outgoing lawmaker to join lobbying firm

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Outgoing state Rep. Tom Cox plans to join Capitol Strategies, one of the most established lobbying firms in Topeka after wrapping up his term...

Longbine decides against running for leadership post

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Considered at one point a leading candidate for Kansas Senate president, Republican Sen. Jeff Longbine said he is bowing out of running for any...