State Government

Lack of property tax relief prompts finger-pointing in Kansas governor’s race

TOPEKA — Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson shared with television viewers Jan. 12, 2021, a vision for how Republicans could deal with runaway property taxes. In the reply to Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s State of the State speech, Masterson promised lawmakers would address the burden ...

Gov. Kelly talks property taxes, AI, data centers in conference on Kansas economy

As she prepares to leave office after eight years, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday reflected on her tenure and offered advice on some the most pressing issues facing not only The Sunflower State, but the nation. Property taxes, data centers, artificial intelligence and the current ...

The GOP keeps bringing heavyweights to Kansas

TOPEKA — Before Vice President JD Vance was finished speaking Monday in Topeka, Republicans announced President Donald Trump would make his second visit to the state in as many weeks. The White House has made itself visible in Kansas, drawing thousands to Olathe, the Wichita area and ...