TOPEKA — The state’s nonpartisan nominating commission Thursday named three district court judges as finalists for a vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court. Commissioners interviewed seven applicants and voted during a public meeting to present…

This year brims with opportunities for Democrats.  The president’s party typically loses seats in the midterms, and President Trump’s approval ratings are an abysmal 36%.  Kansas Democrats are fired up because popular Johnson County pastor…

TOPEKA — The state of Kansas’ credit rating upgrade from stable to positive by a leading financial research firm set off a scramble among politicians claiming responsibility for the improved outlook. Gov. Laura Kelly, a…

TOPEKA — Senate President Ty Masterson says the Kansas Legislature justifiably flexed its political muscle to approve a bill mandating public schools administer fitness tests to students in first through 12th grades and require 30…

TOPEKA — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday vetoed a bill adopted by the Kansas Legislature to curtail rising property taxes by placing unprecedented restrictions on the ability of cities and counties to increase spending.…

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed legislation that would have created a sports tourism grant program focused on expanding state investment in sporting events. Kelly on Monday vetoed House Bill 2346, saying the state already…

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bipartisan bill Thursday passed by the Kansas Legislature to establish a state sports authority to offer oversight of construction and management of a $3 billion stadium for the…

TOPEKA — The Republican-led Kansas Legislature reconvenes Thursday to weigh Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of two dozen separate bills and line-item vetoes of more than 30 provisions in a state budget bill the Democratic governor…

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly told Legislators Monday to focus on fully funding special education and to prioritize public schools instead of giving tax credits for youths attending private schools. Kelly vetoed House Bill 2468,…

TOPEKA — Senate President Ty Masterson ignited fury among House Democrats when he rang a ceremonial bell Friday outside the House chamber to celebrate a veto override. Masterson, who is seeking the GOP nomination for…