Kansas lawmakers seek more control on unemployment upgrades

Kansas Senate Commerce Committee Chair Rob Olson, R-Olathe, makes a point during a hearing on a bill that would make changes in the state's unemployment system, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. The bill would set up a council to monitor upgrades of the state Department of Labor's unemployment system, and Olson is even suggesting removing control of the agency from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly answers questions from reporters during a news conference in which she announces that the state will shut down its system for processing unemployment claims to combat fraud, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. The 2 1/2-day shutdown will delay payments to some jobless workers while the state installs anti-fraud processes. (AP Photo/John Hanna)