Kelly pivots increasingly to veto powers, winning two-thirds of showdowns with Legislature
Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed legislation three times as often in the past two years compared to the first half of the Democrat’s term as governor.
Immigrants face new reality and old fears under a Kansas law banning ‘sanctuary’ cities
Immigrants are reeling from a new state law and the far reaching effects it could have on their communities, even beyond those with welcoming ordinances. With a growing immigrant population, advocates warn of economic and criminal fallout from the legislative action.
With Roe doomed, the Kansas fight over abortion takes on a new urgency
After a leaked U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the landmark case that promised women the right to abortion, an August vote to amend the Kansas Constitution over abortion has taken on heightened importance.
Kansas House Speaker Ron Ryckman, other reps join list of retiring lawmakers
House Speaker Ron Ryckman confirmed Monday he would not seek reelection, along with nearly a dozen other representatives who announced plans to step away from the Legislature.
Kansas Legislature overrides veto, extends Medicaid contracts past election
Republicans in the Kansas Legislature on Monday blocked Gov. Laura Kelly from reworking contracts for the state-run Medicaid program, downplaying concerns from Democrats about political motivations and clandestine deal-making involved in extending the $3.9 billion deals.
Kansas legislative session closes with pair of overrides, calls for better drug policy
Kansas lawmakers wrapped the 2022 legislative session Monday by overturning a series of vetoes from the governor, tying up loose ends on remaining bills and debating a resolution taking issue with proposed Word Health Organization regulations.
Legislature sends governor tax bill with $50 million for small businesses hurt by COVID-19
The Legislature voted Monday to send tax-reform legislation to Gov. Laura Kelly, but not before a Senate Republican supporting the bill insisted the governor receive no credit for earmarking $50 million to reimburse small businesses that suffered in early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kansas Legislature’s final day of 2022 session may involve more than ceremonial activities
State lawmakers have urged action on fentanyl, taxes and automated vehicle issues during their return on Monday.
Want to run for office this year? Here are the filing deadlines
Some, but not all, election filing deadlines are different this year because of the delay caused by redistricting.
Kansas preservation group raises objections to Docking building reconfiguration
The historic preservation group Plains Modern wants to secure a court order requiring reconsideration of the partial demolition of Docking State Office Building and construction of three floors of office and meeting space costing no more than $120 million.
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