State Government

Trump rescinds order to pause federal funds; judge had temporarily halted plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's budget office on Wednesday rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal loans and grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country. The memo, which was issued Monday by the Office of ...

Legislation would end Kansas’ 3-day grace period on mail ballots

Topeka — Legislation proposed in the Kansas Senate would end the three-day grace period for mail-in ballots, requiring them to be received by 7 p.m on Election Day to be counted, regardless of postage date. Senate Bill 4 is similar to one Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed in 2023. The Legislature ...