Kansas Statehouse

Kansas Conference Committees Negotiate Budget, Tax Bills

Stephen Thompson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:15:00 +0000

The Kansas House and Senate have passed their versions of both budget and tax plans, but there's still plenty of work ahead. The two chambers will now try to smooth out differences between the plans.

Kansas 11th District Senate Incumbent Faces Conservative Challenger

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 04:08:00 +0000

Word came Tuesday that the Kansas Chamber of Commerce's political action committee spent more than a quarter of a million dollars on statehouse races this year supporting conservative Republicans running for state office.

Kansas Senate 8th District: Incumbent Faces Conservative Challenger

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:06:55 +0000

Kansas voters will also head to the ballot box next Tuesday, August 7, to pick nominees for a number of races, including Kansas Senate and House of Representatives.

Brownback Touts State's Fiscal Health

Stephen Koranda — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:46:06 +0000

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback touted the state's fiscal health Wednesday during a press briefing at the statehouse.

Happy Hour Is Back In Kansas

Suzanne Hogan — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:00:18 +0000

It’s a toast to the happy hour, so raise your glasses Kansans! As of this Sunday, Kansans will legally be able to partake in the after-work and late-night tradition of happy hour drink specials.

God, Politics And Sam Brownback's Kansas

Laura Ziegler — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:06:32 +0000

Governor Sam Brownback is reconfiguring the size and scope of state government in Kansas with the help of an overwhelmingly conservative Republican legislature.

Kansas Redistricting Maps Spark Huge Political Shake-Up

Sylvia Maria Gross and Frank Morris — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:52:58 +0000

A three-judge panel set new electoral maps for Kansas' congressional, state House, state Senate and Board of Education districts in a ruling last night, according to the Kansas City Star / AP.

Everything You Need To Know About Kansas Redistricting

Sylvia Maria Gross — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:19:40 +0000

Last week, the Kansas legislature adjourned after a tumultuous year. Lawmakers passed Governor Sam Brownback's dramatic tax cut plan, which could reduce the state budget by more than 2 billion dollars over the next five years. What they didn't do is set new geographic boundaries for congressional representatives, the state Senate, the state House and the Board of Education.

NBAF Supporters Plan To Keep Fighting

Stephen Koranda — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:00:56 +0000

Supporters of a planned federal disease lab in Kansas say they'll continue fighting for the project, despite some budget setbacks.

The National Bio and Agro- Defense Facility, or NBAF, is slated to be built near Manhattan. A steering committee appointed by Governor Sam Brownback met today for the first time to review the project.

The committee includes Republican Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins. She's confident construction of the lab will take place.

Top Of The Morning News: Monday, May 21, 2012

Maria Carter — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:18:23 +0000

Lawmakers in Missouri and Kansas wrap up their legislative sessions. A study finds compared to 50 years ago more severe weather is hitting the Midwest. It’s a daily digest of headlines from KCUR.

Brownback Urges Lawmakers To Pass Tax Compromise

Stephen Koranda — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:53:38 +0000

Gov. Sam Brownback is pushing lawmakers to pass a tax-cutting compromise. It's an alternative to a massive tax-cutting bill that's already sitting on the governor's desk, awaiting his signature.

Top Of The Morning News: Thursday, May 17, 2012

Maria Carter — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:20:48 +0000

Redistricting maps in Kansas could be decided in the federal courts. The Missouri Senate passes a tax credit Bill. It’s a daily digest of headlines form KCUR.

Redistricting Could Be Headed To Federal Court

Stephen Koranda — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:52:40 +0000

Kansas lawmakers have failed to make much progress this session on drawing new legislative and congressional district maps.

Senate Committee Introduces Plan To Overhaul Redistricting Process

Stephen Koranda — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:04:11 +0000

A committee in the Kansas Senate is proposing a constitutional amendment that would change the redistricting process. The amendment would create a commission that would draw redistricting maps.

Top Of The Morning News: Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Maria Carter — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:03:13 +0000

Despite a tax bill headed to the governor’s desk, tax negotiations continue in Kansas. Rush Limbaugh is inducted to the Hall of Famous Missourians. Report critics floor management on the Missouri River. That and more news from KCUR.