Kansas Attorney General's Office
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 Gov. Laura Kelly speaks to reporters, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, during a Statehouse news conference in Topeka, Kan. The Republican-controlled Legislature is pursuing multiple proposals to curb the Democratic governor's power. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
GOP Kansas attorney general launches campaign for governor

By John Hanna Mar. 09, 2021 08:30 AM EST

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt answers questions during an Associated Press interview in his office, Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Topeka, Kan. Schmidt says he believes both counties and local school districts can opt out of Gov. Laura Kelly's order requiring K-12 schools to have staff and students wear masks. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
GOP sees privacy as key as Kansas debates contact tracing

By John Hanna And Andy Tsubasa Field Jan. 05, 2021 03:38 PM EST

Recent Kansas editorials

Dec. 15, 2020 09:10 AM EST
The Wichita Eagle, Dec. 11 Kansas AG who joined a bogus lawsuit to overturn the election is part of the circus This is...

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly discusses an executive order requiring mask wearing and daily temperature checks in all public and private K-12 schools during a news conference, Monday, July 20, 2020, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Kelly also wants to delay the reopening of schools from mid-August to after Labor Day but needs the State Board of Education's approval. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
Kansas AG: Local officials can opt out of school mask order

By John Hanna Jul. 23, 2020 01:15 PM EDT