Kansas government

House speaker to testify on Tuesday

An investigative committee looking into an allegation of misconduct against Kansas House Speaker Mike O’Neal, R-Hutchinson, has waded into questions about conflicts of interest that sometimes surround legislators and their outside work.

Kan. Legislature nears deadline for debate

A busy week is in store for Kansas legislators as they approach a key point in the 2010 session.

Sebelius: Public will embrace health care reform

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says she believes people who remain skeptical about the massive health care reform that has passed Congress will feel better as they learn more about it.

Kan. House mulls reply to federal health overhaul

The day after Congress passed sweeping health care legislation, the Kansas House is pondering a response.

Political novice enters GOP race against Brownback

A Derby woman who has never held political office and has filed several high-profile lawsuits says she will run in the Republican primary for governor.

Push for health amendment stalls in Kansas Senate

Measure would have annulled any federal health insurance coverage mandates.

Kansas House member wants documents from speaker

The documents relate to an investigation going on into Speaker Mike O'Neal's work as a lawyer.

Two days after rally, republican lawmakers present budget with more education cuts

49 News Education Reporter Lauren Seabrook spoke with one republican legislator who says the cuts to education aren't as bad as cuts to some other programs.

Union group pushes Kansas to dump drug plan manager

Drug plan manager is accused of failing to provide the lowest prices possible.

Kansas Senate panel endorses reporter shield law

A Senate panel has endorsed creation of a shield law that would protect Kansas reporters from being forced to disclose information not previously published.

Lawrence superintendent is waiting for process to play out in Topeka

Lawrence school board members, who already have approved $4.6 million in cuts for next school year, have said legislators must increase taxes to keep the board from having to cut deeper.