Politics
Brownback names ex-Chiefs player to turnpike board
Gov. Sam Brownback has appointed a former Kansas City Chiefs player and businessman to the board that oversees operations of the state's only toll road.
U.S. Attorney General tells Brownback gun law is unconstitutional
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has told Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback that a new state law attempting to block federal regulation of some guns is unconstitutional.
KU law professor provides insight into state law concerns
The Kansas Attorney General warned lawmakers that some new laws may lead to costly litigation in the near future.
KU Law professor weighs in on validity of Brownback gun control law
Governor Sam Brownback signed the Second Amendment Protection Act into law a few weeks ago.
Supporters of the work worry about the future of gun-control measures on a national scale.
House panel resumes Kansas budget work
A Kansas House committee has resumed work on the 2014 state budget, but leaders say the group isn't likely to produce a bill that will be debated in May.
Attorney General: Disputes over new laws could cost $1.2M
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt's office is warning legislators that some laws they passed this year could lead to litigation costing the state more than $1.2 million over the next two years.
Brownback signs bill to create stem cell center
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has signed legislation creating a new center at the state's medical school for researching potential cures using adult stem cells.
Kansas human trafficking measure signed in to law
A new law that is designed to strengthen efforts in Kansas to combat human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of young women has been signed by Gov. Sam Brownback.
Revenue forecasts predict stagnant economy
Newly released revenue forecasts predict Kansas lawmakers need to reach an agreement on the governor's tax plan this year.
Kan. lawmakers eliminate 30-day adoption wait
Kansas lawmakers have eliminated the state's mandatory 30-day waiting period on adoption requests, saying the limbo period can be heart-wrenching for the prospective parents.