TOPEKA — Kansas Senators advanced a constitutional amendment Wednesday that would change how state supreme court justices are selected. The amendment, which requires approval from two thirds of the Legislature and more than 50% of…

TOPEKA — The Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would expand Kansas law enforcement officers’ options for confiscated firearms. Under current law, agencies can sell or give away the guns they seize when someone…

Farming in Kansas can be clouded with uncertainty, like harsh weather and limited natural resources. But current funding freezes have added a new variable and left some of them with empty hands. Some farmers have…

TOPEKA — A Senate bill seeks to prohibit conflicts of interests by banning local government officials from voting on major development projects in which they have a “substantial interest.” Senate Bill 66, introduced by Republican…

LAWRENCE — Laura Mead has called Kansas U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran’s office every day since confirmation hearings on President Donald Trump’s appointees began — initially requesting a statement on his votes for confirmation, then urging…

TOPEKA — A proposed Senate bill would permit year-round fireworks sales from permanent retailers and expand the window around Independence Day for pop-up vendors. Senate Bill 199 would allow temporary vendors to sell fireworks from…

TOPEKA — U.S. Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas performed a political duet with a California lawmaker for the introduction of federal legislation allowing independent artists, producers and labels to deduct from income taxes up to…

TOPEKA — The House Elections Committee approved a package of campaign finance reforms arising from disputes about Kansas’ definition of a political action committee, coordination among PACs and candidates, and contributions given by a person…

TOPEKA — Roberta Jackson was physically abused by a man who had an extensive history of hurting women in at least seven other states. Jackson said offenders develop a “God complex” when they receive a…

TOPEKA — CBD merchant Eric Kueser launched a company to sell electronic cigarettes from vending machines and wants the Kansas Legislature to change state law to help the business flourish. Kueser urged lawmakers to amend…