Kris Kobach

Kelly, a Democrat, said that she has repeatedly asked the Republican attorney general to sue on behalf of Kansas but he has refused. Meanwhile, Kris Kobach argues that he is in charge of the state's prosecution or defense.

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit challenging a state law that allows judges to extend probation for years when an offender fails to pay restitution in their cases. The lawsuit alleges the practice punishes people for being poor.

Kansas GOP leaders have condemned offensive messages sent in a national Young Republicans group chat. They said the group is now inactive.

The U.S. Department of Education threatened to withhold federal funding from four Kansas school districts last month over their policies for transgender students. The school districts are seeking support as they navigate a federal investigation.

Marijuana remains completely illegal in Kansas. On Wednesday, KBI and local law enforcement raided smoke and vape shops in Concordia, McPherson, Pratt, Salina, Topeka and Wichita accused of illegal retail drug sales.

The federal government is trying to withhold funds from the state. But there is a way Kansas can keep the money.

The federal government asked for Social Security numbers, addresses and other personal information from food assistance recipients in Kansas. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won’t hand it over, and Republicans say that the state could lose federal funds as a result.

The USDA has requested Social Security numbers, birthdates, addresses and more personal information of Kansans who have received food assistance. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has joined a lawsuit with other states challenging the Trump administration's demands.

The decision by a Texas federal court removed the lesser prairie chicken of any endangered or threatened species protections, which were established through a Biden-era ruling. The Trump administration had tried to reverse the designation, on behalf of livestock and oil producers.

Those wanting merit-based selection of justices are keen to keep the status quo, while others seek to establish direct elections for justices.

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly tapped a Leawood attorney to fill a vacancy, at a time when conservatives want supreme court justices to be elected in the future.

More than 100 news laws are taking effect in Kansas this month. Here's a review of some of them.