Sawyer announces new staff

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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...

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...