Politics
Kansas legislators tackle liquor legislation
Lawmakers were busy at the statehouse on Wednesday, discussing a long list of legislation including several bills pertaining to liquor laws.
Kansas Senate advances Brownback's tech ed proposal
The Kansas Senate has given first-round approval to Gov. Sam Brownback's plan to modify technical education programs.
Kansas House advances child abuse reporting changes
The Kansas House has given first-round approval to a bill amending state law on mandatory reporting of alleged child abuse.
Kansas GOP income tax plan hits poorest
Revenue estimates for the House Republican income tax plan show that the lowest income earners would be the only bracket that would see their tax rates go up.
Kansas House advances voter citizenship bill
The Kansas House has given first-round approval to Secretary of State Kris Kobach's bill requiring some potential voters to prove they're U.S. citizens before this year's presidential election.
Kansas House rejects bill to allow higher boat fees
Kansas House members don't think much of giving a state official the power to double the fee for registering a boat to use at state parks.
Kansas House approves restraint rules for schools
The Kansas House has approved a bill setting standards for when public schools may physically restrain disruptive students or place them in isolation.
GOP-led Kan. House rejects Democratic tax proposal
The Republican-controlled Kansas House has rejected a Democratic proposal for keeping local property taxes in check.
Kansas House to discuss high school dropout proposal
Kansas House members are preparing to take up a bill designed to inform high school dropouts about other means of continuing their education once they leave school.
Ex-Gov. Jeb Bush rallies Kansas business leaders
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has told Kansas business leaders that the nation needs a change of direction and called for a "patriot" energy policy, better education and an overhaul of the federal tax code.