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Daniel Caudill/Kansas News ServiceThe Democratic governor is once again proposing the state expand eligibility for Medicaid, but Republican leaders will almost certainly not allow a vote on it. -
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly wants lawmakers to hold off on any new tax cuts this session. Instead, she wants them to focus on improving childcare, reducing childhood hunger and finding a way to protect and preserve the giant aquifer in western Kansas. More from her 2025 State of the State Address inside.
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A new survey from The Midwest Newsroom and Emerson College Polling Center asked registered voters in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska about measures on Nov. 5 ballots as well as a variety of political, social and economic subjects. -
The Kansas Chamber, a top lobbying group, invited candidates to speak to its members and other voters. -
The district's new boundaries changed the demographics and political landscape. The race is attracting attention from both parties after sitting Republican Congressman Jake LaTurner said he would not run for reelection. -
The governor said she will sign the bipartisan compromise to cut Kansas income and property taxes, as well as eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. -
State lawmakers are expected to consider the plan during an upcoming special session. -
Lawmakers will return to try to reach a tax-cutting agreement with Gov. Laura Kelly. Special sessions have become increasingly more common in Kansas in recent years. -
A controversial measure that criminalizes impersonating an election official will be sent back to the district court. -
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has called lawmakers back to Topeka for a special session next month. The regular session ended with the governor and lawmakers still at odds over tax relief. KPR's J. Schafer spoke to her about tax cuts and why she's still pushing to expand Medicaid. -
Kelly says the $470 million cost of the latest proposal is not sustainable. -
Some officials in Kansas are trying to get the Kansas City Chiefs to move across state lines, but the governor says she's not involved.
