As promised, Kansas Republicans are trying again to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youths after last year's bill was vetoed.

The department recovered $11.8 million for Kansas insurance consumers in 2024, according to figures released Friday. Johnson County, the state’s largest, got the biggest chunk of that, nearly $1.75 million, closely followed by Shawnee County, $1.6 million and Sedgwick County, $1.49 million.

Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins has repeatedly lied about the news media. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that after he barred reporters from their traditional spot in the House, he and assorted allies spent most of last week obfuscating their actions.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed two executive orders aimed at combating illegal immigration as part of his official act in office.

GOP-Led States Are Emboldened to Keep Rolling Back Trans Rights. Democrats Struggle With a Response TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republicans and Democrats in Kansas agree that concerns about the economy ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The Sunflower State will have plenty of representation at Monday's inauguration. This is the third time Wichita businesswoman and Republican donor DiAnne Graham has attended ...

It's going to be a long three months. I'll be writing this weekly roundup to collect bits and bobs that we didn't get to over the week.

In speaking with reporters Friday at the Statehouse, House GOP leadership identified the bill as a priority for this week. "Kansas kids need help, not harm," said House Speaker Pro Tem Blake ...

While other Kansas GOP politicians rail against the Affordable Care Act, Schmidt tells you how to get the most out of it. Her approach to public service stands in stark contrast to more ambition ...

Ron Bryce, a doctor from southeastern Kansas. “We’re talking about children and our future.” As lawmakers have gone into session in many states, Republicans are broadly emboldened by GOP ...

Republicans in statehouses are emboldened by GOP electoral successes to push a new wave of bills to restrict transgender rights and gender-affirming care.

Just 31% of respondents said they have a favorable view of the party, while a strong majority, 57%, expressed an unfavorable opinion — marking the highest such rating since 2008. The findings also mark the largest favorability advantage that the GOP has had over the Democratic Party since 2008.