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Former Kansas Supreme Court Justice Lockett dies after contracting COVID-19
Retired Kansas Supreme Court Justice Lockett, appointed by Democratic Gov. Carline, dies at age 87 after contracting COVID-19.
Kansas insurance commissioner Schmidt files for re-election in 2022
Republican Vicki Schmidt, Kansas' insurance commissioner, files for re-election to regulatory post — nearly two years before next election.
Kansas tax revenue narrowly tops November target, governor seeks new federal aid
Gov. Kelly urges Congress to adopt emergency aid package for state and local governments, despite November uptick in Kansas tax revenue.
Kansas law forbids attorney general from seeking ouster of Rep. Capps
Kansas AG says state law forbids lawsuit to seek ouster of Wichita state Rep. Michael Capps for false attack ad against Democratic mayor.
Kansas post-election audit shows no signs of foul play in record-breaking election
TOPEKA — Kansas election officials say the record-breaking 2020 general election avoided any major issues or discrepancies despite unpredictable circumstances amid COVID-19. The Kansas State Board of Canvassers — composed of the governor, secretary of state and attorney general — met Monday to certify election results in a year that saw historic turnout. This year, […]
Kansas’ unemployment rate dips to 5.3% in October, down from April high of 11.9%
Good news in Kansas unemployment report for October: Jobless rate falls to 5.3% to continue a sixth-month trend during COVID-19 pandemic.
Kansas Department of Corrections reports 11th inmate death from COVID-19
TOPEKA — An 81-year-old inmate of the state-run prison in Lansing has died from COVID-19. He is the 11th person to die from COVID-19 while in state custody and the fifth at the Lansing Correctional Facility. Carol Pitts, a spokeswoman for the Kansas Department of Corrections, said the man was transported to a hospital after […]
U.S. Senate confirms Kansas solicitor general to federal bench
The U.S. Senate votes to confirm the nomination of Kansas solicitor general Toby Crouse of Overland Park to a vacancy on the federal district court.
Kansas Department of Corrections reports 10th inmate death from COVID-19
TOPEKA — An inmate at the state-run prison in Ellsworth died Sunday after contracting COVID-19. The 68-year-old man is the 10th inmate in state custody to die from the virus, and the third from the Ellsworth Correctional Facility. Carol Pitts, a spokeswoman for the Kansas Department of Corrections, said the man had been transported on […]
U.S. Sen. Moran preparing for GOP re-election bid in 2022
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, the Kansas Republican, is letting it be known he's ready to run for re-election in 2022.
Flags to fly at half-staff to mark Leavenworth County deputy’s death
U.S. flags in Kansas are to be flown at half-staff until sunset Thursday in honor of the late Leavenworth County Deputy Corporal Daniel Abramovitz.
Kansas AG wades into Pennsylvania ballot-deadline conflict
Kansas' GOP attorney general seeks U.S. Supreme Court clarity on whether constitution lets Pennsylvania to extend mail-in ballot deadline past Election Day.