Politics & GovernmentGrading the 2026 Kansas Legislature: Governor candidates evaluate chaotic sessionThe Star asked candidates running for governor of Kansas to assess lawmakers’ performance based on the legislation they did and didn’t pass.Updated April 15, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Politics & GovernmentPush by Kansas lawmakers to slash childhood vaccine recommendation falls throughUpdated April 13, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Politics & GovernmentKS lawmakers reject veto, preserve their 4.4% raise and offer 1% to state workersApril 13, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Politics & GovernmentKS Legislature adjourns with no property tax amendment; revives local spending limitUpdated April 12, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Politics & GovernmentKS lawmakers override veto to crack down on student protests during school dayUpdated April 11, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Politics & GovernmentKansas governor signs Chiefs-friendly sports authority legislation into lawUpdated April 10, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Politics & GovernmentMoratorium or a different approach? Nearby counties vary on data centersApril 12, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Politics & GovernmentKansas will criminalize unlawful approach of officers; incentivize ICE partnershipsUpdated April 10, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Politics & GovernmentGov. Kelly vetoes unlawful approach of first responder bill. Override push loomsUpdated April 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Politics & GovernmentKansas governor vetoes protest petition bill; rolls out new property tax proposalUpdated April 9, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Politics & GovernmentCounty to spend $20M to add more space for DNA testing, forensics. Here’s whyApril 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Politics & GovernmentCity of Wichita likely to dissolve Land Bank programUpdated April 7, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Politics & GovernmentWichita police to buy robot dog for bomb squad but not one for SWAT. Here’s whyApril 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Politics & GovernmentKansas governor vetoes bill revoking in-state tuition for undocumented studentsUpdated April 7, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Politics & GovernmentWichita, Sedgwick County urge governor to veto property tax reform billApril 2, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Politics & GovernmentShould data centers be in rural areas? What Sedgwick County commissioners sayApril 1, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Politics & GovernmentKS bill would criminalize ‘unlawful approach’ of first responders — including ICEUpdated April 1, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Politics & Government‘Is it safe?’ Residents continue to push against data centers at town hallMarch 31, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Politics & GovernmentHere’s how Sedgwick County plans to comply with Kansas’ bathroom billMarch 30, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Politics & GovernmentKansas lawmakers pass some property tax reform, but Republican infighting stalls moreUpdated March 30, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Politics & GovernmentHere’s how Kansas lawmakers plan to loosen liquor laws during the World CupUpdated March 27, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Politics & GovernmentHere’s how to give feedback on Sedgwick County’s potential data center regulationsMarch 29, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Politics & GovernmentKansas Legislature passes package of elections bills that alter voting processesMarch 27, 2026 at 5:26 PM
LocalDo you know when you can water lawns, plants in Wichita this spring? Here are answersMarch 28, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Politics & GovernmentKansas Senate embraces, House blocks bill on parental consent for app downloadsMarch 27, 2026 at 5:27 AM
