Sunflower State Journal | Kansas Politics
Jan 9, 2018 · John C. Peterson, a former state lawmaker who founded one of the oldest contract lobbying firms in Kansas, passed away Wednesday. He was 76. Founder...
Lawmakers seek options for potential budget cuts
16 hours ago · Lawmakers are directing state agencies to lay out possible budget cuts for fiscal year 2026 as they map out a budget in the coming weeks. The agencies will be asked to …
Six takeaways from Gov. Kelly’s state-of-the state address
12 hours ago · Gov. Laura Kelly offered up her next-to-last state of the state speech Wednesday night, presenting a vision for tackling the state's challenges awaiting the next 75 years. "Since …
Senate president’s state of the state response
12 hours ago · Senate President Ty Masterson offered up the Republican response to Gov. Laura Kelly's state-of-the-state address although it was pre-recorded before Wednesday night. …
Property tax cuts dominate headlines, but single tax rate still …
2 days ago · No sooner than the Legislature approved tax cuts last session, Republican leaders immediately turned their attention to unfinished business. “Not enough was done on property …
Kansas - Sunflower State Journal
Dec 27, 2024 · Outgoing Republican Congressman Jake LaTurner will set aside politics later this week when his second term representing the Kansas 2nd Congressional District comes to...
Lawmakers call for spending limits facing new revenue forecast
Dec 13, 2024 · Key lawmakers are sounding a cautionary theme about state government spending as they prepare to take up new tax cuts in the upcoming legislative session.
Health/Welfare - Sunflower State Journal
Oct 10, 2024 · A new audit found deficiencies in how Osawatomie State Hospital protects the safety of its staff, including a failure to take disciplinary action in... Aetna for Better Health is …
Six takeaways from Gov. Kelly’s State of the State address
Jan 10, 2024 · Gov. Laura Kelly offered up her sixth State of the State speech Wednesday night, weaving her agenda with the success of rural Kansas. She used rural Kansas as the jumping …
UPDATED: Revenues reduced for fiscal ’24 after policy changes; …
Nov 9, 2023 · (Updated to include ending balance for fiscal year 2024) State fiscal analysts on Thursday reduced the revenue forecast for the current fiscal year by $67 million, although they …