Politics
Kansas lawmakers cut $10M for Med Center project
A Kansas Senate committee has ratified a conservative Republican lawmaker's proposal to deny $10 million to the University of Kansas Medical Center for an expansion.
Kansas education budgets advance in committee
Budgets for Kansas public schools for the next two academic years are moving forward with slight increases in per-student spending in fiscal year 2015.
Kansas lobbyist spending reported at $765K for 2012
Lobbyists in Kansas reported spending almost 6 percent more in 2012 to influence state government officials than they did in 2011.
Kansas bill seeks to help students with dyslexia
Advocates of children with dyslexia are hoping Kansas lawmakers will pass a bill this year that spells out how schools serve students with dyslexia.
Governor's financial numbers differ from state figures
Gov. Sam Brownback's recent presentations about the state's finances are apparently at odds with other state figures.
Analysis: Move shows GOP angst in Kansas tax debate
Republican leaders in the Kansas Senate are signaling nervousness over the fate of legislation to further overhaul the state's tax system after massive income tax cuts last year.
Reforms in Kansas liquor laws on legislative table
Kansas lawmakers are once again facing a proposal to let grocery and convenience stores sell wine, liquor and full-strength beer. But supporters of existing laws are ready for this year's fight with a poll showing most Kansans are on their side.
Kansas at-risk funding revisited
Legislators are renewing a debate over the funding mechanism that gives Kansas public schools additional money to provide programs and services to students at risk of academic failure.
Opponents testify on Kansas strip club bill
Opponents say there is little evidence that a bill to restrict where strip clubs can operate in Kansas is necessary to fight crime, disease or blight.
Kansas bill would restrict airport searches
Some Kansas House members think pat-downs at the state's airports are getting out of hand.