Kansas Legislature

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.

Property tax issues frustrate lawmakers who struck out in 2026 regular session

In 2016, before the Legislature repealed much of Brownback’s 2012 income tax agenda to restore fiscal integrity to the budget, Moody’s dropped the state’s credit rating from stable to negative.

The group’s priorities for 2026 include legalizing medical cannabis, property tax relief, Medicaid and food assistance, voting accessibility and senior transportation.

White House letter highlights fight against waste, fraud and support of private schools

Exits due to retirement from politics and campaigns for other public offices

Nearly half owe more than $5,000 and could face liens or garnished wages if they don’t respond. Some of the overpayments were issued during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bid to punish House GOP lawmakers triggers backlash against ‘political theater’