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POLITICS

8 Jan, 2020

Gov. Kelly is outlining her legislative priorities; the Kansas congressional delegation weighs in on the U.S. action in Iran; and Secretary of State Pompeo declines opportunity to run for the U.S. Senate.

Gov. Laura Kelly wants lawmakers to pay down debt, refinance KPERS

Gov. Laura Kelly recommended Monday the state government pay off nearly $500 million in debt owed the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System and refinance the pension system's unfunded long-term liability to free up state tax dollars for other purposes.

Kansas delegation denounces Iranian commander killed at Trump’s order

Republicans in the Kansas congressional delegation praised the decision by President Donald Trump to order the killing of Iran's leading intelligence and security commander in retaliation for past attacks on Americans and to undermine plans for future violence.

Pompeo decides against run for U.S. Senate seat in Kansas

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has decided not to run for the open U.S. Senate seat in Kansas this year, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Topeka Democrat’s race for U.S. House pivots on swing voters, appeal to donors

Democrat Michelle De La Isla launched her congressional campaign Monday by pledging to inspire bipartisan unity in the 2nd District and serve as a champion in Congress for constituents seeking access to quality health insurance and the benefits of economic development.

Attorney General Derek Schmidt views judicial lawsuit ‘peculiar,’ poorly timed

Attorney General Derek Schmidt characterized the budget-enhancement lawsuit filed by judicial branch employees against the Legislature as an unfortunately timed assertion of peculiar legal ideas likely to erode the frayed rapport among judges and legislators.

Fight over old U.S. savings bonds goes to Hill

Some U.S. savings bonds that helped finance World War II and the building of the country in post-war years are at the heart of a lengthy legal fight between state treasurers and the U.S. Department of Treasury.

2019 in review: Brownback fallout leads Kansas political stories

Sam Brownback stepped down as governor nearly two years ago, but the policies and actions of his administration have a lasting impact on state government and the Kansas political landscape.

Kansas cannabis enters year two

PITTSBURG - Gov. Laura Kelly said last week that one issue she expects to be addressed this year is medical marijuana legalization, and she would "probably" approve recreational marijuana legalization if the Legislature sent her a bill, although it's not something she is "going to advocate for."

Kansas aims to end feud by selling trophy antlers for $16,001 at closed auction

A Cabinet secretary in the administration of Gov. Laura Kelly convened an unadvertised auction in a state senator's office to sell the second-biggest typical deer antler rack in recorded Kansas history that was at the center of a celebrated ownership feud because the buck was shot by a poacher in Osage County.

Emporia chiropractor surrenders license over allegations of sexual misconduct

An Emporia chiropractor has surrendered his license to the Kansas Board of Healing Arts over allegations of sexual misconduct and other unprofessional behavior.

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