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WEBSunflower State Journal covers the latest news and issues in Kansas politics, including elections, commerce, health and wildlife. Find out about the governor's wildlife secretary nomination, the NRA endorsements, the COVID-relief audit and more.
Kansas - Sunflower State Journal
WEBSep 16, 2024 · Sunflower State Journal is a news website covering Kansas politics, government, and business. Find the latest stories on Commerce Department scandals, Medicaid contracts, voting machines, and more.
Democrats still fighting to intervene in convention of states case
WEB3 days ago · House and Senate Democrats are continuing to battle to intervene in a legal challenge to part of the state constitution that has kept the Legislature from asking Congress to call for a convention of states. Last month, a federal magistrate judge denied a request from the Democrats, who questioned ...
A conversation with Gov. Laura Kelly’s chief of staff
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Meet the man who works alongside Gov. Laura Kelly. As the governor's chief of staff, Will Lawrence is arguably one of the most powerful people in state government short of the governor. In many ways, Lawrence is the consummate political insider, helping the governor carry out policy and oversee an ...
UPDATED: Judge promises swift ruling on whether to delay new …
WEBAug 23, 2024 · (Updated to correct that KanCare open enrollment starts Nov. 1) A Shawnee County judge on Friday promised to rule "very quickly" on whether to stop the state from moving ahead with the new Medicaid program until a judicial review is completed of how the contracts were awarded.
Legislature - Sunflower State Journal
WEBAug 5, 2024 · House Speaker Dan Hawkins has released his appointments to the seven special committees that will meet before the Legislature convenes next year.
Ethics commission lodges complaint against state Senate candidate
WEB3 days ago · The state ethics commission on Wednesday decided to move forward with an ethics complaint against Democratic state Senate candidate Patrick Schmidt. The commission found probable cause to lodge a complaint against Schmidt, who is fresh from his primary victory over the top Democrat in the House, Rep ...
Capitol roundup: What happened to 60 bills and issues this session
WEBApr 8, 2024 · Well, the 2024 legislative session is about out of the way with several major issues left to be decided such as the education budget and whether Gov. Laura Kelly will sign the latest tax plan approved by the Legislature.
NFIB deals out election endorsements | Sunflower State Journal
WEB5 days ago · The political action committee for the Kansas chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business has endorsed 120 candidates running for seats in the Kansas Legislature, including 32 Senate candidates and 88 House candidates.. The endorsements listed her are only for competitive races in the general.. Here also are capsules laying out the race in each House and Senate district.
Kelly names two new regents | Sunflower State Journal
WEBGov. Laura Kelly on Monday appointed two new members to the Kansas Board of Regents while reappointing another member. Kelly named former community college president …