Eleven former Kansas Republican Party chairs on Thursday announced they are taking sides in the 2nd congressional district GOP primary between Lynn Jenkins and Jim Ryun.They have endorsed Jenkins, who is currently state treasurer, over Ryun, who held the 2nd district seat for 10 years before ...

Architects and construction company officials on Wednesday will give legislative leaders an update on costs to restore and renovate the Capitol.And if tradition continues, the pricetag will go up.The current estimate is $285.6 million, up from the $90 million to $120 million estimate made in ...

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, took a page out of Barack Obama's theme of unity, when she interrupted Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean, who seemed to be heading toward remarks that may have been dismissive about Republicans.Sebelius and Dean were participating in a brief telephone news conference ...

Earthjustice recently praised Gov. Kathleen Sebelius because of her opposition to two coal-burning plants in southwest Kansas.Last week in Denver, Sebelius spoke to the non-profit public interest group. A video of her remarks and other comments from top environmentalists and Colorado state ...

Political observers wonder whether Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline will seek a full term; Congress fights over the farm bill and war funding; Karl Rove raises funds for the Republican Party in Wichita; and, sorry students (and parents) -- tuition is likely to increase again. ...

[Health official says proposed smoking ban not dead yet][1] (Lawrence Journal-World) Look for another fight over smoking. The state's top health policy official says she will ask state legislators again next session for a statewide smoking ban in indoor public places. Kansas Health Policy ...