Tag: Laura Kelly
Kelly announces support for emergency powers proposal
Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday morning announced her support for a bipartisan plan that would settle differences with a Republican-controlled Legislature over how the...
Senators quiz court nominee on drug positions
Gov. Laura Kelly's nominee to the Kansas Court of Appeals on Tuesday deflected suggestions that he advocated for legalizing marijuana and that no drug...
Kelly names new public affairs director
Gov. Laura Kelly early Monday evening announced a political communications veteran as the new public affairs director to replace Dena Sattler who is moving...
UPDATED: Property tax, banking, education bills vetoed
(Updated to include new reporting with edits throughout)
Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday vetoed three bills passed by the Legislature, including a delay in property...
Sunday Reader: Statehouse races targeted; Mail ballots soar
Good morning:
Well, we all are set to return to Topeka this week. Everyone is wondering how long this special session will last?
Let's keep our...
Democrats mourn passing of former party chair
Kansas Democrats today are remembering former party Chairman Lee Kinch, who passed away early Tuesday morning.
Kinch, a Derby attorney who led Kansas Democrats to...
UPDATED: Kelly vetoes emergency powers bill
(Updated to include Republican reaction with edits throughout)
Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday announced she was vetoing a bill passed during an around-the-clock session of...
Democrats pick Benson replacement in House
Democrats have found someone to replace state Rep. Dave Benson, who abruptly resigned about a week ago to move out of state.
On Sunday, Democratic...
Longtime educator challenges House speaker
The retiring president of the Olathe chapter of the National Education Association is mounting a challenge against House Speaker Ron Ryckman Jr.
Kathy Meyer, a...
Third Democratic candidate emerges in House District 10
A new candidate has emerged in the Democratic primary for House District 10, creating a three-way race to replace Eileen Horn in the Legislature.
Christina...




















