Kansas Legislature

Dozens of GOP and Democratic candidates benefit from lack of primary opponent

Johnson County judge Christopher Jayaram ruled the state's abortion restrictions, including mandatory waiting periods, violated Kansans' right to bodily autonomy and "infringe upon a woman's fundamental rights." The controversial case was made even more so by the timing of the decision.

Industrial revenue bonds are issued by cities, counties and the Kansas Development Finance Authority, and proceeds are used for companies expanding or locating new or existing facilities, according to the Kansas Department of Commerce. Benefits of the bonds include a low interest rate and partial or full property tax abatement for up to 10 years.

Committee engages in extraordinary executive session with state officials, contractors

Replacement would wait two years for an election under 2025 state law, which conflicts with U.S. Constitution

A for-profit veteran benefits claim consultant told Kansas lawmakers the company’s operations were legal. A federal judge disagreed.

During the recent Kansas legislative session, GOP lawmakers passed a bill overturning a policy that allows thousands of young Kansans to pay for and earn a college education. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed the bill, but Kansas may get sued by the Trump administration.

Speaker of the House Dan Hawkins and Rep. Leo Delperdang, Republican chair of the House Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications, submitted a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, expressing concerns about maintaining competition and avoiding monopolies.

A state lawmaker said the Unified Government's ordinance to support the Chiefs deal exerts too much power over Kansas negotiations. County leaders believe he's mistaken.

After the presentation, Rep. Nikki McDonald, an Olathe Democrat, task force member and teacher, said “return on investment” language restricts a rounded approach to funding education.