News & Commentary
Feb 26, 2021
Bill to suspend “speedy trial statute” clears Kansas House
With Gov. Laura Kelly's statewide emergency order set to expire March 31, the clock is ticking for Kansas courts.
Feb 23, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Kansas prisons, among worst in U.S. for infection rate
COVID-19 vaccinations have begun in Kansas prisons, with 653 inmates at five different facilities receiving a first dose of the vaccine as of Wednesday, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.
Feb 12, 2021
Ruling: Kansas Must Release Names of Provisional Voters
A judge has ruled that Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab must release the names of people who cast provisional ballots in the 2018 general election, including whether their votes were counted.
Feb 10, 2021
Lawmakers consider suspending speedy trial requirements as caseloads pile up in Kansas
TOPEKA
Feb 01, 2021
Kan. legislators consider bills to amend advance voting laws, filling vacancies
By NOAH TABORDAKansas Reflector
Feb 01, 2021
School officials owe Black woman kicked off Kansas cheer team one thing: an apology
Talyn Jefferson wants to set the record straight: She was not removed from the cheer squad at Ottawa University because of her box braids hairstyle.
Dec 23, 2020
Gov. Kelly: Kansas prison inmates should get COVID-19 vaccine before general population
Gov. Laura Kelly said prison inmates should get the COVID-19 vaccine before the general population during an interview Wednesday with The Topeka Capital-Journal.
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