Instead, Republicans picked up seats, despite Democrats having substantial financial backing from Gov. Laura Kelly's political action committee, the Middle of the Road PAC. Now, Republicans can ...

Kansas budget director Adam Proffitt delivers Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's budget proposal to the Republican-led Kansas Legislature.

Senate President Ty Masterson said that many of the accomplishments the governor mentioned were the result of Republican bills.

"The Kansas our grandkids will inherit is up to us right now," Gov. Laura Kelly told Kansas lawmakers in her 2025 State of the State address.

The Democratic governor’s overture to GOP lawmakers came as Kelly insisted she wouldn’t support any proposal that “robs our schools” of needed funds. Kansas must “stay on the path to prosperity” as it moves through the rest of the 21st century, she said, according to a copy of her prepared remarks.

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s State of the State address focused on long-term strategies to improve Kansas, including securing water supplies and growing child care. She warned Republicans of some tax

Laura Kelly. The governor has signaled opposition to further tax ... New analysis may be required regardless, as budget projections are tighter and Republicans have vowed to cut spending. "You can't have tax relief and not cut your spending, otherwise ...

Emboldened Republicans have vowed to slash property taxes, setting up a clash with Gov. Laura Kelly over whether Kansas can afford another round of cuts.

Republicans expanded their supermajority in Kansas, despite pressure from Democrats. What went right for Republicans and wrong for Democrats?

Laura Kelly urged lawmakers to look to the future ... some openness to tax policy changes After an election season where Republicans campaigned on property tax relief and Kelly voiced opposition ...

Laura Kelly opened the door to property tax cuts ... But property taxes are expected to dominate much of the 2025 legislative session. Republicans have been calling for property tax changes ...