Kansas taxpayers on the hook for state debt

Kansas saw an improvement last year, but still can't pay its bills

Kansas earns 83/100 in financial transparency, ranking 14 among 50 states

New report from Truth in Accounting reveals Kansas’s strengths and weaknesses in fiscal reporting

Kansas ranked no. 30 for fiscal health

According to new report by government finance watchdog

Kansas Scores 80 out of 100 for Financial Transparency

New report puts state at the top for financial transparency

U.S. Senate In Turnaround Backs Aid For Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits

The shift came after days of protest and vigils outside the U.S. Capitol.

Kobach Prevails In GOP Attorney General Race; Treasurer Campaign Very, Very Close

Schwab fends off challenge and two state school board members benched.

Record Rent Increases, Low Wages Are Driving An Eviction Crisis, U.S. Senate Panel Told

“Investors are buying up single-family homes — homes that first-time homebuyers usually buy — and renting them out at sky-high rates.”

U.S. Agricultural Groups Spell Out Their Priorities In The Next Farm Bill

A panel of executives from farm groups detailed some of their concerns and requests for the next farm bill at the Minnesota FarmFest.

Kansas Voters Defeat Abortion Amendment In Unexpected Landslide

“I’ve always maintained that a woman’s reproductive health care decisions should be between her and her physician.”

Biden To Sign Order On Out-Of-State Abortion Access

The White House is limited in what it can do, and the burden has fallen on Congress to try to codify Roe v. Wade into law.

Primary Election Brings Mixed-Bag Of Results For Kansas Legislative Incumbents

Several incumbent Kansas legislators are on their way out of the Statehouse after Tuesday's election.

Kansas Overwhelmingly Rejects Amendment To Allow Abortion Restrictions

“This vote makes clear what we know: The majority of Americans agree that women should have access to abortion," President Joe Biden said.

Biden On Leaked Draft Opinion On Abortion: The ‘Right To Choose Is Fundamental'

Biden cautioned that “we do not know whether this draft is genuine, or whether it reflects the final decision of the Court.”

Jan. 6 Panel Asks Three GOP Members Of The U.S. House To Cooperate In Probe

The panel asks for information about meetings that took place in-person at the White House ahead of the Jan. 6 attacks, as well as remotely.

U.S. House Panel Looks Into Disinformation Targeted At Communities Of Color

“Voters deserve to receive accurate information about the democratic process so their voices can be heard.”

‘Until We Meet Again': Kansas Representatives Say Goodbye As They Prepare To Exit Legislature

Rep. Ron Highland is among several state representatives stepping back after at least 10 years in the Statehouse.

U.S. To Lend And Lease Military Supplies To Ukraine Under Bill Cleared By Congress

The framework of a World War II-era program allows the federal government to provide military and humanitarian aid.

Democratic Leaders In Congress Want More Power For Regulators Over High Gasoline Prices

“Big oil has profited in this (and) has exploited the market.”

House Passes Compromise Sports Gambling Legislation; Bill's Fate Rests With Senate

Proposal builds on controversial casino gambling law adopted in 2007.

Biden Asks Congress For $33 Billion For Ukraine Aid, Pleads Again For COVID Funds

Biden also asked for the federal government to sell off assets seized from sanctioned Russians to help fund the Ukrainian war effort.

House, Senate Prepare For Votes On Compromise Sports Wagering Legislation

Proposal builds on controversial gambling law adopted in 2007.

Kansas Voters To Decide Constitutional Amendment Question On Election Of County Sheriffs

Measure applies to 104 counties statewide, with Riley County the lone exception.

Legislature Delays Negotiations Of $4 Billion Kansas Medicaid Contracts Until 2023

Bill also restricts governor’s authority to close churches during emergency.

Equality Kansas Asks House Leadership To Discipline Representative Over Hateful Email

Rep. Cheryl Helmer described Rep. Stephanie Byers as a “huge transgender female.”

Legislature Deflects Democrats' Maneuvering On Clergy Reporting Mandate, Food Sales Tax

GOP majorities reject attempts to pull reform measures out of committee.

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Biden Administration From Ending Title 42

The decision has brought condemnation from Republicans and pushback from some members of Biden’s own party.

Kansas Senators Push Transgender Athlete Debate To New Extremes In Override Of Governor's Veto

Republicans say they are promoting fairness in competition. Democrats say support for the bill is actually motivated by politics and hate.

Nine Rare Cancers Tied To Burn Pit Exposure Added To VA Benefits List

The VA said it plans to contact veterans who fall under the new rule, or survivors, to tell them how to apply for benefits.

Congressional Map Drawn By Kansas Republicans Is Unconstitutional, Wyandotte County Judge Rules

Wyandotte County District Judge Bill Klapper blocks the state from preparing for the congressional election until a new map is drawn.

Kansas Activists Opposed To COVID-19 Mandates Greet Legislators With Rally At Capitol

Chants of ‘pass the freedom bills’ and ‘stop medical tyranny’ echoed through statehouse.

3 Big Reasons Why The Biden Climate Agenda Is Floundering

Another setback for a presidential climate plan that was once seen as historically ambitious.

Kansas Republican Complains About Sharing Statehouse Restroom With ‘Transgender Female'

In email to trans college student, Rep. Cheryl Helmer says she entered men’s restroom to make point.

KPERS Weighs Cutting Anticipated Investment Return Rate Despite Political Pressure To Delay

Market forces pushing actual return this year below 3%, far under 7.75% target.

States Rush To Revise Their Abortion Laws As A Major U.S. Supreme Court Decision Nears

Abortion access throughout the country could soon depend on a patchwork of state laws.

Biden To Ask Congress For More Ukraine Aid After Earlier U.S. Funding Runs Dry

If Democrats and Republicans reach a quick agreement on the new Ukraine aid, it’s possible they could attach stalled COVID-19 aid.

Kansas Medicaid Officials Prepare For Mass Coverage Renewal As Federal Health Emergency Winds Down

20,000 renewals to be sent out each month.

U.S. Sen. Kassebaum Looks In Mirror, Sees GOP Moderates Like Herself No Longer Viable In Kansas

Alf Landon opposed her 1978 Senate bid, but mom Theo gave her blessing.

Kansas Governor Approves Budget Including Extension Of Postpartum Coverage

The budget for 2022 and 2023 places $500 million in the state’s budget stabilization fund.

U.S. House Panels Probe Election Disinformation In Arizona, Florida, Ohio And Texas

“Local election officials are crucial to the functioning of our democracy and the first line of defense in protecting election integrity.”

New Revenue Projections Give Kansas A $3.1B Surplus As Governor Pushes For Food Sales Tax Cut

Next year’s revenues increase by $407.8M in forecast, enough to cover $402.5M cost of ending state sales tax on food.