What does the law actually say when it comes to a young person’s right to privately decide what gender they identify with, and to their parents’ right to engage in or even direct the decisions they make? As usual, the law is a lot more ambiguous and contentious than many might ...

Long before the Chiefs were cementing their dynasty last Sunday and Ted Lasso was bringing Kansan-infused witticisms to the TV-streaming world, the State of Kansas was unknowingly laying groundwork for another transformational event with a foot and a ball: FIFA’s World Cup soccer tournament ...

Why on earth are Kansas Legislators seeking to ban ranked choice voting? Sponsored by Sen. Chase Blasi of Wichita, Senate Bill 368 would prohibit this practice, which is becoming increasingly popular in many U.S. cities and states. In a recent hearing, the Senate heard conflicting ...

Kansas has some of the most permissive gun laws in the country, and last week the state house began debate on a bill that, if passed, would put a constitutional amendment on the ballot to further enshrine gun rights in the state constitution. The proposed amendment would change the language ...

Gov. Laura Kelly recently rolled out her proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year. Her priorities include an array of strategic initiatives such as cuts to property and sales taxes, expansion of Medicaid, and increased investments in education and Kansas water systems. Kelly’s budget also ...

A recent Gallup survey showed a record-high 43% of Americans see themselves as politically independent. And a record-low identified as Democrat, 27%, matching Republican identification at 27%. Kansans are also declaring independence. The numbers registering as unaffiliated and Libertarian ...