Politics
Kansas lawmakers consider new fee for electric cars
A Kansas legislator is worrying about the state's flow of funds for highway projects and road maintenance if consumers flock to electric cars or hybrids because those vehicles use less gasoline, raising less gas taxes.
Kobach to speak to Kansas lawmakers about photo ID
Secretary of State Kris Kobach plans to speak this week to two Kansas legislative committees about the state's new law requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls.
Primary foe files in Kansas House race
A southeast Kansas House member who drew criticism for his comments in 2011 about immigration faces a primary challenger over education issues.
Kansas House speaker dislikes redistricting plan
House Speaker Mike O'Neal opposes a congressional redistricting proposal that would expand the 1st District of western and central Kansas to include the Manhattan area.
New Kan. tax plan seen as sign gov's can't pass
Some Kansas legislators say a decision by House Republican leaders to draft their own tax plan shows that Gov. Sam Brownback's proposed overhaul of the individual income tax code cannot pass.
Brownback to discuss repealing laws
Gov. Sam Brownback is preparing to announce Kansas laws and regulations that his administration would like to have repealed.
Ex-Reagan adviser shapes Kansas gov.'s tax plan
Economist and former Reagan administration adviser Arthur Laffer is in Kansas, promoting Republican Gov. Sam Brownback's income tax plan after having helped shape it.
Proposed ban on abortion introduced in Kansas House
A proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution to ban abortion has been formally introduced by 25 state House members.
Laffer to defend Kansas tax proposal
Economist Arthur Laffer is going before Kansas lawmakers to defend Gov. Sam Brownback's proposed reforms in the state income tax code.
Brownback's team seeks to contain fallout on taxes
Gov. Sam Brownback's administration is working to contain the potential political damage from concerns that his income tax plan will boost the collective tax burden for poor households.