Kansas tribes navigate future water problems without representation on statewide task force
As Kansas navigates water quality and quantity issues and plans for the future, the state’s Native populations don’t have a seat at the table.
Kansas Republicans fail to get support for redistricting. But their plan isn’t dead yet
Kansas Republicans said on Tuesday that they had not gathered enough votes to call a special session for redistricting, but the effort to make it harder for Rep. Sharice Davids to hold her seat will return next year.
Kansas House speaker waves white flag on special session as congresswoman considers Senate run
Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins acknowledged Tuesday that he didn’t gather enough support from his Republican caucus to force a special session on Friday as planned.
Kansas food assistance recipients set to receive partial payment — but no one knows when
It’s unclear how a federal judge’s order forcing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to release food program funds by Wednesday will affect Kansas recipients, state leaders said.
Gov. Laura Kelly escalates Kansas political feud by filing lawsuit against Kobach
Gov. Laura Kelly took an extraordinary step Friday by filing a lawsuit directly with the Kansas Supreme Court alleging Attorney General Kris Kobach was undermining constitutional powers assigned to the state’s governor.
Kansas inspector general digs into KanCare provider organizations
The first audit under expanded powers from the Kansas inspector general’s office identified more than a dozen problems within organizations providing health care through Kansas’ Medicaid program.
Kansas leaders honor new ‘front door’ to state government at Docking State Office Building
State and local leaders gathered Thursday at the new Robert B. Docking State Office Building in Topeka to celebrate completion of the three-year, $120 million project.
Kansas officials pressure Trump administration to keep SNAP funded during shutdown
Democrats and Republicans have different proposals to keep feeding nearly 190,000 Kansans as funding for SNAP assistance is still in question.
Food pantries sound the alarm as 188,000 Kansans prepare to lose food stamps
Food pantries are preparing for increased need as 188,000-plus Kansans will not receive SNAP benefits in November. Gov. Laura Kelly is joining Democrats from 24 other states in suing Trump’s administration over the lapsed funding.
Lawrence school board approves priorities for Kansas Legislature
Academic freedom, local control and fully-funded special education are among the main values the Lawrence school district will ask the Kansas Legislature to honor this year.
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