State Government

Kansas schools say they had no formal complaints about gender policies before investigation

The U.S. Department of Education has threatened to withhold federal funding from four Kansas school districts for potentially violating federal law with their policies for transgender students. The department took issue with school policies it said allowed students to participate on the sports ...

Kansas governor to launch eight-city listening tour on future state budget

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly plans to embark on an eight-city tour during October and November to explore with Kansans their state budget priorities ahead of next year’s legislative session. Kelly, who is term limited and cannot seek reelection, said on Monday the town halls dedicated to ...

Kansas Arts Commission accepting nominations for 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards

The Kansas Arts Commission is accepting nominations for the 2026 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards through the end of October. The state-wide awards recognize individuals, organizations and communities for their outstanding contributions and leadership in advancing the arts in Kansas. After a ...