Democrats argue for more committee representation
Kansas House Democrats are arguing for more representation on legislative committees after state Rep. Stephanie Clayton switched parties Wednesday.
Clayton's move to the Democratic Party...
Ryckman introduces committee lineup
House Speaker Ron Ryckman Jr. unveiled the new committee appointments early Thursday evening. Lots to evaluate here. But we'll start by giving you what we...
Senate rolls out committee memberships; new Democrats gain leadership posts
The two newest Senate Democrats have been assigned leadership positions on key committees after leaving the GOP within about the last week.
Sens. Barbara Bollier...
Two Democrats in the running for Topeka House seat
A former top aide in the state revenue department and a former state lawmaker are vying to fill a vacant House seat later this...
UPDATED: Democrats pick Warfield for House District 58
(Developing: Updated to include comments from Warfield and Hensley)
Democratic leaders on Thursday night chose a former top aide in the state Revenue Department to...
Finch names staffers for pro tem’s office
Incoming House Speaker Pro Tem Blaine Finch has tapped a former Ottawa city commissioner as his chief of staff.
Finch announced Thursday that Emily Graves...
House minority leader names new chief of staff
The communications director for the House Democratic Caucus will become chief of staff for incoming Minority Leader Tom Sawyer.
Sawyer named Heather Scanlon as his...
Wagle delivers GOP response to Kelly’s address
Senate President Susan Wagle on Wednesday night gave the GOP response to Gov. Laura Kelly's State of the State address. Here's the video.
Senate creating special tax committee to consider ‘windfall’ legislation
Senate President Susan Wagle said Thursday she plans to create a special committee to evaluate legislation for returning a revenue windfall that the state...
Key committee chair says governor’s plan for restructuring pension payments in...
Gov. Laura Kelly's plan to restructure payments into the state's pension fund to finance her recommended budget is not likely to advance very far,...
