Kansas legislators reconvene this week facing a decision about Gov. Sam Brownback's plan to stabilize the budget by canceling a scheduled sales tax decrease.

Kansas Rifle Assoc. President Patricia Stoneking says gun rights supporters have been prepared for a tough response to the state's new gun law from President Barack Obama's administration.

Kris Kobach said Thursday that it's ``ridiculous'' that taxpayers would have to foot the bill for a redistricting lawsuit.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has told Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback that a new state law attempting to block federal regulation of some guns is unconstitutional.

April revenue receipts show individual income tax receipts up nearly six percent from the prior fiscal year to date.

The Lawrence Journal-World reports that 68-year-old Michael Johnston told the Kansas Turnpike Authority's board and employees Friday that he's stepping down effective June 15.

Gov. Sam Brownback wrapped up a week of touring state university and college campuses with a visit to Washburn University in Topeka.

Gov. Sam Brownback said Friday it's best to get the financing resolved soon for the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility planned at Kansas State University.

The Senate Ways and Means Committee reviewed requests Thursday from Attorney General Derek Schmidt to boost his office's budget during the two-year period beginning in July to cover potential litigation costs.

Gov. Sam Brownback signed into law a bill designed to crack down on human trafficking.

Gov. Sam Brownback signed a bill Monday aimed at making Kansas a leader in research with adult stem cells and stem cells from babies' umbilical cord blood.

The state's new fiscal forecast predicts the state will collect $6.2 billion in revenues during the current fiscal year and $5.5 billion for the fiscal year beginning in July.

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has signed a bill into law to block tax breaks for abortion providers and ban abortions performed solely because of the baby's sex.

A bill signed into law Wednesday directs the state health department to draft rules making it easier for medical and emergency workers to learn if they've been exposed to infectious diseases.

Kansas university leaders spoke to the Board of Regents about the legislature's ongoing budget talks at their meeting Wednesday.

Regents Chairman Tim Emert told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the board will re-examine its policy on banning weapons because of a new law lessening restrictions on concealed weapons in public buildings.

Gov. Sam Brownback said legislators need to take a longer view of funding for higher education, including rising tuition costs, administrative expenses and state support.

Gov. Sam Brownback signed a gun rights measure into law Tuesday.

Gov. Sam Brownback says that his upcoming tour of college campuses in Kansas is part of his effort to persuade legislators, policymakers and state residents of the importance of stable, level funding for colleges and universities.

A new law signed by Gov. Sam Brownback requires a Kansas welfare agency to test residents seeking cash assistance if there is a reasonable suspicion they are using drugs.

Gov. Sam Brownback has issued his first veto of a bill from this year's legislative session.

After months of lobbying, negotiating, and deal-making, the Senate today moved forward with a critical piece of the Obama administration's gun safety proposals, a modest victory for gun control advocates but just one small step toward enacting legislation that would more strictly regulate gun ownership in America.

In one of the more crowded City Council meetings in quite some time, Topeka welcomed a brand new era of elected city officials.

A group of abortion rights activists delivered about 1,600 signed petitions to Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback's office urging him not to sign legislation that puts new restrictions on abortion.

From a Topeka High School Basketball team that placed third in the state, to earning the rank of captain in the Marines, and from the Statehouse to City Hall, Bunten dedicated many years to serving Topeka.