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In this photo from Thursday, June 10, 2021, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly answers questions from reporters at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan., about the state of emergency in place for the coronavirus pandemic. The Democratic governor wants to keep the state of emergency in place at least through August 2021, but top Republican lawmakers are deeply skeptical and have the power to end it. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
GOP ends COVID emergency in Kansas; Kelly sees 'obstruction'

By John Hanna Jun. 14, 2021 11:41 PM EDT

Judge asks Kansas attorney general to review pandemic law

By Heather Hollingsworth Jun. 10, 2021 06:38 PM EDT
MISSION, Kansas (AP) — A judge has asked the Kansas attorney general to weigh in on “significant constitutional problems” raised by a state law that gives...

Kansas communities use mobile clinics, teams for COVID shots

By John Hanna Jun. 02, 2021 10:47 AM EDT
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — If people can't leave their homes for a COVID-19 vaccination, public health officials in the Kansas City area can send someone out. One...

This Friday, May 28, 2021 photo shows a sign directing visitors to a meditation room through double doors to a hallway in the basement of the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. The room once was located on the second floor, but Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly moved it to the basement to create more space for her staff, and the room's location has become a point of dispute between her and Republican lawmakers. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
Plan would return Kansas Statehouse prayer room to 1st spot

By John Hanna May. 29, 2021 03:04 PM EDT

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly tours a vaccination clinic at Topeka High School Monday, May 17, 2021, in Topeka, Kan. (Evert Nelson/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP)
Kansas GOP leaders preparing to end COVID state of emergency

By John Hanna May. 28, 2021 12:15 PM EDT

Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson, right, R-Andover, confers with Sen. Caryn Tyson, R-Parker, before the start of the Legislature's last day in session for the year, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Masterson and other Republicans have pushed a resolution through both chambers calling for Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly to end extra unemployment benefits. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
Kansas House weighs in on Gaza war with pro-Israel statement

By John Hanna May. 26, 2021 05:05 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Kansas

By The Associated Press May. 25, 2021 07:00 AM EDT
Kansas City Star. May 24, 2021. Editorial: Derek Schmidt and Eric Schmitt want to cancel ‘critical race theory,’ aka ‘history’ ...

Kansas governor OKs extra funds for courts, higher education

May. 21, 2021 05:36 PM EDT
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Budget legislation signed Friday by Gov. Laura Kelly increases funding for Kansas courts, provides extra dollars for higher education and...

Rep. John Carmichael, right, D-Wichita, confers with Rep. Fred Patton, R-Topeka, during talks between House members and senators on a bill providing up to $500 million in compensation to small businesses harmed by coronavirus pandemic restrictions, Friday, May 7, 2021, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Patton is the House Judiciary Committee chair and backs the bill, while Carmichael considers it unnecessary. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
Kansas governor vetoes GOP COVID relief plan for businesses

By John Hanna May. 21, 2021 03:06 PM EDT

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly tours a vaccination clinic at Topeka High School Monday, May 17, 2021, in Topeka, Kan. (Evert Nelson/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP)
Drop in demand has Kansas changing COVID-19 vaccine strategy

By John Hanna May. 20, 2021 02:16 PM EDT

In this Monday, May 17, 2021, photo, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly tours a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students aged 12 through 15 set up in a gym at Topeka High School in Topeka, Kan. The Democratic governor is under increasing pressure to end an extra $300 a week in benefits for unemployed workers, with critics of the aid arguing that businesses are having problems hiring enough workers because of it. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
US jobless claims fall again as some states end federal aid

By Christopher Rugaber May. 20, 2021 08:36 AM EDT

Kansas governor signs legislation keeping cocktails to go

May. 19, 2021 06:07 PM EDT
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — People will be able to get beer and cocktails to go in Kansas after the coronavirus pandemic thanks to a measure signed into law Wednesday...

Kansas Statehouse, history museum reopen to public in June

May. 19, 2021 05:38 PM EDT
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Statehouse and the state Museum of History in Topeka will reopen to visitors next month. The reopening of...

In this Monday, May 17, 2021, photo, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly tours a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students aged 12 through 15 set up in a gym at Topeka High School in Topeka, Kan. The Democratic governor is under increasing pressure to end an extra $300 a week in benefits for unemployed workers, with critics of the aid arguing that businesses are having problems hiring enough workers because of it. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
Kansas governor pressured to end extra $300 in jobless aid

By John Hanna May. 19, 2021 04:32 PM EDT

Eighth grader at Robinson Middle School, Jasic Helvey, 12, hears information about her COVID-19 vaccine Monday, May 17, 2021, at Topeka High School with by Shaunee Darrough, registered nurse with TrueCare Nursing, with her mom, Brandi Snyder, nearby. (Evert Nelson/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP)
Students line up for vaccines amid push to relax masking

May. 18, 2021 12:47 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Kansas

By The Associated Press May. 18, 2021 12:46 PM EDT
Kansas City Star. May 14, 2021. Editorial: GOP blames Kelly for delays getting Kansans the unemployment checks they want to end ...

Last 2 Kansas counties with mask rules ponder new guidelines

By Margaret Stafford May. 14, 2021 03:32 PM EDT
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — The last two Kansas counties that require residents to wear masks to slow the spread of COVID-19 will keep the mandates in place for now to...

In this photo from Friday, April 16, 2021, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly answers questions from reporters following an event at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Kelly has announced that state government agencies will resume normal operations starting the week of June 13, 2021, after months of having many employees work remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
Kansas follows guidance on mask wearing, COVID-19 vaccines

May. 13, 2021 01:15 PM EDT

In this photo from Friday, April 16, 2021, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly answers questions from reporters following an event at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Kelly has announced that state government agencies will resume normal operations starting the week of June 13, 2021, after months of having many employees work remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
Governor: Kansas agencies resuming normal operations in June

By John Hanna May. 12, 2021 03:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 2, 2021, patrons at a sidewalk cafe are seated without masks in Boston. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have tumbled to an average of just over 600 per day — the lowest level in 10 months — with the number of lives lost dropping to single digits in well over half the states and hitting zero on some days. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
The Latest: Louisiana kids can start vaccinations Thursday

By The Associated Press May. 12, 2021 01:36 AM EDT