Kansas Legislature

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.

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In 2016, before the Legislature repealed much of Brownback’s 2012 income tax agenda to restore fiscal integrity to the budget, Moody’s dropped the state’s credit rating from stable to negative.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