Tag: Sam Brownback
Colyer launches campaign for governor, wins Marshall backing
Former Republican Gov. Jeff Colyer on Monday officially started his campaign to recapture the governor's office with a helping hand from U.S. Sen. Roger...
Republicans seek to take back meditation room
The inside-the-Capitol dispute between the governor and Republican lawmakers over the meditation room is bubbling up again.
The Legislature's new spending plan includes language that...
UPDATED: Colyer signals candidacy for governor, names treasurer
(Updated to include response from Gov. Kelly's campaign and her fundraising numbers as well as possible campaign staff for Colyer)
Former Republican Gov. Jeff Colyer...
New tax bill totals more than $300 million in first year
The new tax bill that lawmakers are working on could cost the state treasury almost $330 million in the first year, growing to more...
Kelly outpacing previous governors in fundraising
As she approaches her reelection campaign in 2022, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly continues to outpace what previous governors raised at a similar point in...
Northcott assumes new leadership role at KFL
Kansas political veteran Peter Northcott is becoming new the executive director for Kansans for Life, which is merging with its Kansas City affiliate to...
UPDATED: Kelly names Rogers treasurer
(Updated with more comments from the governor, the lieutenant governor as well as possible Republican candidates for the seat and corrects the number of...
Schroeder, Rucker join Senate leadership staff
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...
U.S. Senate confirms Crouse for federal bench
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday night confirmed Kansas Solicitor General Toby Crouse to a seat on the federal bench in Kansas.
The Senate voted 50-43...
KFL opposing Standridge for Supreme Court
Kansans for Life on Friday renewed its opposition to Appeals Court Judge Melissa Standridge's candidacy for the Kansas Supreme Court.
Standridge is one of 11...
