Kansas Supreme Court

Proposed constitutional change on Aug. 4 ballot could upend merit-selection system

Justices agree with Court of Appeals’ rejection of claim that mistake was a harmless error

Legislators pocket 4.4% bump, executive branch gets 1%, judicial branch — zilch.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, has authority over state officials who oversee the underlying anti-abortion laws being challenged in the case, and she recently vetoed two bills that could affect those laws, the state’s attorneys pointed out.

Observance sends a message about sustained dedication to ideals of equity, justice

Gov. Laura Kelly appointed Wilson to the bench in 2019.

Appeal in Wichita first-degree murder case tests precedent on sentencing

The Kansas Supreme Court determined in 2019 that the state’s constitution protects abortion because it protects a woman’s right to personal autonomy.

United Kansas Party challenges 125-year prohibition on multiparty nominations

The outcomes could determine what roles state officials and local governments will play in securing quality water supplies for future generations.