Politics
Kansas House reverses course on property taxes
Kansas House members have reversed course on a bill passed last week to give cities and counties some $90 million in property tax relief.
Senators want Kansas House to leave map alone
Senators are asking that the House leadership avoid temptation to make adjustments in any map that redraws Kansas Senate districts.
Kansas House panel continues work on abortion bill
A Kansas House committee continues to debate and amend a bill aimed at preventing the state from indirectly subsidizing abortions through tax credits or deductions.
Kansas DA to begin interviews on meetings with Brownback
A spokesman for a northeast Kansas district attorney says his office plans to begin setting up interviews this week with legislators who had private meetings with Gov. Sam Brownback at his official residence.
Kansas lawmakers take long break after 'turnaround'
Kansas legislators have scheduled a short week of work to give themselves a long break after this year's session hit its official halfway point.
KS Senate gives tentative OK to fracking waste
The Kansas Senate has tentatively approved a measure allowing oil and gas drilling companies to spread clay shavings produced by fracking operations over fields in Kansas.
Brownback defends involvement in redistricting
Gov. Sam Brownback is defending his involvement in the Kansas Legislature's debate over redistricting, saying he wants to influence proposals now rather than being forced to consider a veto later.
Brownback not interested in keeping Mizzou rivalry
Gov. Sam Brownback says he has no interest in keeping the University of Kansas' rivalry with the University of Missouri alive when the Tigers leave the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference next year.
Santorum campaign plans kickoff rally in Kansas
Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has officially opened his Kansas campaign headquarters in downtown Wichita.
Rumsfeld offers humor, caution at Fort Leavenworth
Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld tells military officers that any perceived weakness in U.S. power is a greater threat to the country than another nation or terrorist cell.