Tag Archives: kansas politics

Lawmaker Stepping Down Following Cancer Diagnosis

By John Celock A Kansas lawmaker announced his resignation Monday, following the diagnosis of brain cancer. Rep. Greg Lewis (R-St….  Read More >


Kansas Treasurer Now Nation’s Youngest Statewide Elected Official

By John Celock Kentucky’s control over the youngest statewide elected officials in the country is coming to an end, as…  Read More >


Kansas Passes Minimum Age For Governor

By John Celock Kansas is one step closer to requiring a minimum age to run for governor with lawmakers voting…  Read More >


Lawmakers Advance Budget

By john Celock The Kansas House of Representatives advanced a budget proposal Friday that lawmakers said would continue reversing budget…  Read More >


Lawmakers Advance School Safety Bill

By John Celock Kansas lawmakers advanced legislation that would create new school safety plans and curriculums. The state House of…  Read More >


Kansas Report Recommends Billions More For Schools

By John Celock A consultant’s report is recommending that Kansas lawmakers put between $1.7 billion and $2 billion more into…  Read More >


Lawmakers Skeptical About Auditor Change

By john Celock Kansas lawmakers expressed skepticism Wednesday about legislation to remove the state’s auditor from the control of the…  Read More >


Kansas Advances Tax Transparency Bill

By John Celock Kansas lawmakers advanced a bill Thursday to provide public disclosure of the state’s tax credit programs. The…  Read More >


Lawmakers Advance Dyslexia Task Force

Kansas Rep. Tom Cox, a co-sponsor of the original dyslexia bill, speaking on the House floor in a file photo….  Read More >


Kansas House Rejects Death Penalty Repeal

By John Celock The Kansas House of Representatives killed an amendment to end the death penalty in the state. The…  Read More >