Politics

Most incumbent Kan. lawmakers seeking re-election

By The Associated Press on June 5, 2012

About 75 percent of incumbent Kansas legislators have filed for re-election, despite uncertainty about boundaries for their districts.

Kansas lawmaker released from subpoena over meetings

By The Associated Press on June 4, 2012

A Kansas House member has been released from a subpoena issued by a district attorney investigating private meetings of lawmakers with Gov. Sam Brownback.

5 Kan. judges chosen to hear Kline's ethics case

By The Associated Press on June 4, 2012

Two Kansas Court of Appeals judges and three district court judges have been appointed to hear a disciplinary case against former Attorney General Phill Kline.

2 Kan. Republicans seek re-election to Congress

By The Associated Press on June 4, 2012

Kansas Republicans Tim Huelskamp and Lynn Jenkins have filed for re-election to Congress even though the lines of their districts aren't settled.

Testimony ends in Kan. redistricting trial

By The Associated Press on May 30, 2012

Testimony has ended in a federal court trial over the Kansas redistricting process.

Brownback signs jobs bill for disabled people

By The Associated Press on May 29, 2012

Kansas will now give preference in awarding state contracts to companies where 20 percent of the disabled employees have disabilities.

Federal court opens 2-day trial in Kan. remap suit

By The Associated Press on May 29, 2012

The first morning of a federal court trial over the redrawing of Kansas political boundaries was mostly filled with procedural issues.

Brownback signs bill blocking use of Islamic law

By The Associated Press on May 25, 2012

Gov. Sam Brownback has signed into law a bill aimed at keeping Kansas courts or government agencies from basing decisions on Islamic or other foreign legal codes.

Lawmaker subpoenaed in meetings probe

By The Associated Press on May 25, 2012

A Kansas House member says he's been subpoenaed by a prosecutor investigating private meetings Gov. Sam Brownback had with legislators at his official residence.

Kansas gov. to decide fate of anti-Islamic law bill

By The Associated Press on May 25, 2012

Gov. Sam Brownback is preparing to decide the fate of a bill aimed at keeping Kansas courts or government agencies from basing decisions on Islamic or other foreign legal codes.
 
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