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Two months ago, Dickinson County GOP Chair Greg Wilson was enjoying his time helping grow his local party. Now, he’s joining the Kansas House. #kspol #ksleg pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/elections/d…

Kansas’ sports betting industry is growing rapidly since legalized three years ago. But as lawmakers mull raising taxes, industry experts warn more taxation could threaten continued growth. #ksleg pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/economy-bus…

Senator Bob Dole was a veteran, principled leader, and passionate public servant. From his work to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act to his efforts to protect Social Security, he embodied everything good about Kansas. On his 102nd birthday, we remember his enduring legacy.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that the future of Kansas is dependent upon the steps we take now to address our state’s dwindling water supply. Read more about the steps we're taking to protect our water for the next generation in @StateAffairsKS.

Join @StateAffairsUS & @PluribusNews on Tuesday, July 29, for a live webinar with @NCSLorg's CEO Tim Storey, who will preview this year’s Legislative Summit in Boston! We’ll look at the key themes and hottest issues lawmakers are talking about. Register 👉us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

NEW op-ed: @GovLauraKelly on tackling Kansas' water crisis. #ksleg pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/politics/ks…

.@GovLauraKelly joins 17 other Democratic governors in demanding that the Trump administration unfreeze $6.8 billion in approved federal education funding. #kspol #ksleg pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/education/d…

We're joining Pluribus News on Tuesday, July 29, for a special live webinar with @NCSLorg Chief Executive Tim Storey, who will preview this year’s Legislative Summit in Boston! We’ll look at the key themes and hottest issues lawmakers are talking about right now. Register for…

President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Ryan Kriegshauser for a four-year term as the United States Attorney for the District of Kansas. #kspol #ksleg pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/politics/tr…

Attorney General Kris Kobach wants the Kansas Supreme Court to overturn a recent Court of Appeals decision that allows the state to accommodate gender changes on driver’s licenses. #kspol #ksleg pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/courts/kris…

Secretary of State Scott Schwab has moved a lawsuit challenging the end of a three-day grace period for mail ballots to federal court. #kspol #ksleg pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/courts/grac…

Kansas emergency personnel are providing search and rescue services in central Texas following catastrophic flooding that has resulted in hundreds of deaths and missing people. #kspol #ksleg pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/politics/te…

With the resignation of Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson due to her ALS diagnosis, @GovLauraKelly faces what could be her final chance to shape the state’s highest court. #kspol #ksleg pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/courts/kans…

Senate President Ty Masterson has hired a new communications director as he reshuffles his staff after the departure of a longtime aide. #kspol #ksleg pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/politics/se…

Relatively few school districts in Kansas have adopted recommendations of an advisory group that pushed for a strict cell phone ban in K-12 schools. #kspol #ksleg pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/education/c…

Kansas collected $10 billion in tax revenue in fiscal year 2025, surpassing estimates by essentially remaining the same as the previous fiscal year. #kspol #ksleg ✍️@RichInNews pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/taxes/kansa…

Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt on Wednesday announced she’s running for governor, creating a rare mix of experienced Republican candidates. #kspol ✍️@RichInNews pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/elections/v…

Kansas State Board of Education member Jim Porter accused Republican Attorney General Kris Kobach of using Kansas K-12 students as pawns to further his own political agenda. #kspol #ksleg pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/education/k…

The Kansas State Board of Education is requesting a budget enhancement that would bring board member wages back in line with those of state lawmakers. #kspol ✍️@Matt__Resnick pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/education/s…

State regains control of $22.6 million in congressionally approved COVID relief funding, while Trump administration freezes roughly $45 million in Kansas' federal Title program funding. #kspol #ksleg ✍️@Matt__Resnick pro.stateaffairs.com/ks/education/k…