Sen. Caryn Tyson predicted the start of the 2025 session would be “extremely busy.” Indeed, the first week found Tyson and fellow lawmakers off to a running start.  Tyson said her top priority is to…

Kansas 9th District Rep. Fred Gardner, R-Garnett, predicts one topic will dominate the Kansas Legislature right from the start of the session that begins Monday: Taxes.  Specifically, property taxes. “I expect that to come to…

TOPEKA — Another legislative session ended without action on Kansas’ homelessness problem, even as the city outside the statehouse walls reported a spike in rates of unhoused people. Homelessness reform advocates urge more awareness and…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly could be headed toward a court fight with the Republican-controlled Legislature over a newly enacted measure that says Kansas will help Texas in its dispute with the…

Even though he burned the midnight oil Tuesday to wrap up the 2024 legislative session, Rep. Fred Gardner was in Iola Wednesday afternoon to discuss its outcome.  Legislators officially adjourned at 1 a.m. Wednesday, after…

With one year of experience behind him, Rep. Fred Gardner, R-Garnett, is enjoying his time in Topeka.  Gardner, a retired veterinarian, was in his element Saturday morning at a Spring Legislative Update sponsored by Allen…

Rep. Fred Gardner, a Republican from Garnett who represents the 9th District, is returning for just his second year in the Kansas House of Represenatives. He feels a bit more comfortable in his role, having…

Sen. Caryn Tyson, a Republican from Parker who represents Allen County in the 12th District, is serving her third term as a state senator. She served a term as a representative before that. Having that…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Hundreds of protesters calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war interrupted the first day of California’s legislative session on Wednesday, forcing the state Assembly to adjourn moments after convening. Lawmakers…

State Rep. Fred Gardner reports “there’s a lot going on,” now that the legislative session is in its sixth week.   In a visit on Friday, Gardner, R-Garnett, said he’s willing to “go across the…