Kansas Politics

TOPEKA, Kan. — A local prosecutor is warning Kansas legislators and Gov. Sam Brownback to preserve records and electronic files about gatherings at his official residence as "potentially relevant evidence" in an investigation into complaints that the sessions violated the state's open meetings law.Shawnee County District Attorney Chad Taylor sent a letter to all 40 state senators and all 125 House members, directing them to preserve not only...  

Kansas City StarBarb Shelly | How strong is Sam Brownback's tea?Kansas City StarAnd Kansas Democrats and others would doubtlessly agree with the premise of the story. But the reality is more nuanced. The story notes: “In the past year, three state agencies have been abolished and 2050 jobs have been cut. ...Kansas: What the Tea Party looks likeBangor Daily NewsKansas: a tea-party test caseThe Seattle Timesall 24 news articles »  

Kansas Democrats unveil jobs planKansas CWBy AP (AP) Kansas Democratic leaders want to modify gambling laws to expand state programs for training unemployed workers, repairing infrastructure and helping small business. Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley, of Topeka, and House Minority ...  

Kansas Democrats name new directorDodge City Daily GlobeJoan Wagnon, chair of the Kansas Democrats, said in a press release Wednesday that Jason Perkey, a regional field director with the Kentucky Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign, will begin work with the Kansas Democratic Party on Jan. 3. ...KS Dems name new executive directorTopeka Capital Journalall 12 news articles »