Politics

Brownback has until July 12 to fill NE Kan. judgeship

By The Associated Press on June 18, 2012

Gov. Sam Brownback has until July 12 deadline to pick one of three attorneys nominated to fill a district court judge's position in northeast Kansas.

ACLU: Kan. insurance law penalizes abortion right

By The Associated Press on June 15, 2012

The American Civil Liberties Union wants a federal judge to strike down a Kansas law restricting insurance coverage of abortions.

Gay rights group wants Kan. lawmaker off ballot

By The Associated Press on June 14, 2012

A gay rights group that opposes the re-election bid of a conservative Kansas House member is trying to get her removed from the ballot with questions about her residence.

Dems want to get Kan. House candidate on ballot

By The Associated Press on June 14, 2012

Democrats say one of their Kansas House candidates is being denied a spot on the ballot because the secretary of state's office lost his paperwork.

Kansas father, son both seeking House seats

By The Associated Press on June 14, 2012

A father and son are hoping to serve in the Kansas House of Representatives at the same time.

Former state treasurer seeking Kansas House seat

By The Associated Press on June 13, 2012

Former State Treasurer Dennis McKinney is running for the Kansas House, where he served before holding statewide office.

3 Kansas Dem Congress hopefuls file before deadline

By The Associated Press on June 11, 2012

Three more Kansas Democrats have filed for seats in the U.S. House, including two hoping to run against Republican Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins.

Dozens of Kansas political candidates beat deadline

By The Associated Press on June 11, 2012

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach says about 350 people filed to run for the state Legislature.


Kansas gov. to speak at national anti-abortion event

By The Associated Press on June 11, 2012

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback is scheduled to address the closing banquet of a national anti-abortion group's convention later this month.

Wichita Sen. Donovan to seek Sen. presidency

By The Associated Press on June 10, 2012

Wichita state Sen. Les Donovan has announced plans to seek the presidency of the Kansas Senate next year.
 
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