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Legislation, budgets and ballot measures in Kansas
The Policy Desk covers the bills, budgets and ballot measures moving through Kansas, explained in plain language and sourced from public records.
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News · KS
Political spending is drawing attention to Kansas as the national Senate map moves toward Republicans despite worsening conditions for the GOP.
News · KS
A council-approved ordinance requires certain stadium measures to receive a public vote.
Candidate profile · KS
Republican incumbent Rebecca Schmoe is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Kansas House District 59.
News · KS
A proposed amendment would let Kansas voters decide whether to change state constitutional wording concerning voting rights.
News · KS
Senators in both parties now view Kansas, Nebraska and New Hampshire as part of an expanded fight for Senate control.
News · KS
The House approved a Russia sanctions measure advocated by Graham, moving the legislation to President Trump for action.
Candidate profile · KS
Democrat Katy Tyndell is running in the contested 2026 general election for Kansas’ 4th Congressional District.
News · KS
The secretary of state has selected a new election commissioner for Johnson County in an administrative appointment unrelated to a candidate race.
Candidate profile · KS
Democrat Christy Davis is among 12 candidates in Kansas’ contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.