Politics
Kansas law aimed at gang crime signed
Kansas prosecutors are receiving a new measure aimed at curbing gang activities by targeting higher-level individuals in the gangs.
Brownback plans to see Obama in Kansas
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback says he hopes to see President Barack Obama when he makes a visit Friday to Lawrence.
Brownback signs Kansas drug test law for aid recipients
A new law signed by Gov. Sam Brownback requires a Kansas welfare agency to test residents seeking cash assistance if there is a reasonable suspicion they are using drugs.
Brownback vetoes bill on home inspections
Gov. Sam Brownback has issued his first veto of a bill from this year's legislative session.
Bill seeks to change human trafficking focus
Legislation that would heavily amend Kansas laws regarding human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of young women is awaiting Gov. Sam Brownback's signature.
Brownback signs religious freedom measure
Gov. Sam Brownback has signed legislation that supporters say will shield Kansas residents from government infringement on religious liberties.
Lawmakers choose not to use cameras in committees
There's a way Kansans could keep up with state House lawmakers as they consider various bills through the legislative session, but legislators are showing little interest in using it.
Abortion rights activists deliver petitions to Brownback's office
A group of abortion rights activists delivered about 1,600 signed petitions to Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback's office urging him not to sign legislation that puts new restrictions on abortion.
Kansas 2014 budget in flux until tax plan settled
Kansas legislators are on a monthlong break, having left behind a budget still considered a work in progress and more possible changes to the state tax code.
Kansas lawmakers start monthlong spring break
Kansas legislators have adjourned for their annual spring break.