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Delta, omicron variants of COVID-19 slicing a wide swath into lives of Kansans
Delta variant of COVID-19 escalated hospitalizations in Kansas, while swiftly spreading Omicron has yet to leave its fingerprints on medical facilities.
Governor candidates Kelly, Schmidt mark holidays by offering tax gifts to potential voters
Gov. Kelly champions sales tax exemption on food purchases, while Attorney General Schmidt seeks sales tax break for farmers rebuilding from wildfires.
Kelly recommending one-time $445 million tax rebate to 1.2 million Kansas taxpayers
Gov. Laura Kelly proposed a $445 million one-time tax rebate to 1.2 million Kansans, a follow up to her plan to repeal 6.5% sales tax on food.
KSU football team to honor losses suffered in devastating wildfires
Kansas State will wear stickers on their helmets at the Jan. 4 bowl game to recognize destructive wildfires that burned 400,000 acres in the state.
Lobbyists form contractor alliance to seek $315 million for university building repair backlog
Kansas Board of Regents seek $25 million raise in annual state aid for campus buildings, but construction industry lobbyists push $45 million per year plan.
SPARK executive board earmarks $154 million for Kansas economic development, education
Kansas panel endorses use of federal aid on $100 million in grants to build commercial infrastructure and $50 million to help children undercut by COVID-19.
Kansas legislators, governor approve Docking overhaul and construction of KDHE laboratory
Gov. Kelly and legislators on State Finance Council pass Docking overhaul, KDHE lab project, wage hikes at "24/7" agencies and funding of COVID-19 testing.
Unemployment rate in Kansas falls slightly to 3.6% in November
Kansas unemployment rate reverses course on five-month rise by settling at 3.6% in November, lowest figure since 3.5% in May.
Workers’ compensation law offers bleak future for Wichita nurse who nearly died of COVID-19
Experiences of a former school paraprofessional, hospital nurse and farm truck driver raise questions about the fairness of Kansas law on workers' compensation.
Gardner Edgerton school board’s swing to political right provokes superintendent’s quick exit
Political conflict in the Gardner Edgerton school district about COVID-19 led to overhaul of the school board and resignation of the superintendent.
Shortage of substitute teachers in Kansas opens door to temporary change in license rules
Kansas education officials considering adjustments to substitute teacher license regulations to help address shortage of part-time classroom instructors.
Kansas Chamber PAC wades into attorney general primary for first time
A Republican state senator from Johnson County seeking the nomination for attorney general receives endorsement of the Kansas Chamber's political action committee.