Kansas voting guide: What to know about the 2022 election

Abortion rights, the governor and other important offices are up for a vote this year in Kansas. KCUR assembled a guide to help you navigate the 2022 election, including information on how to vote and what to expect on your ballot. by Roxie Hammill, KCUR and Kansas News Service Kansans will be in the national … Continue reading “Kansas voting guide: What to know about the 2022 election”

Kelly, Schmidt clash over development of $969M Kansas state rainy day reserve fund

Kansas avoids borrowing to cover day-to-day expenses for first time since 1999 by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The state of Kansas had sufficient cash flow for the first time in more than 20 years to avoid borrowing to cover day-to-day operating expenses while simultaneously building a reserve fund in the just-completed fiscal year … Continue reading “Kelly, Schmidt clash over development of $969M Kansas state rainy day reserve fund”

State’s rainy day fund grows to nearly $1 billion

Kansas has a rainy day fund of nearly $1 billion, according to an announcement from Gov. Laura Kelly. The state closed out the fiscal year with a rainy day fund balance of $969 million, according to a news release from the governor’s office. It was the first year since fiscal year 1999 that the State … Continue reading “State’s rainy day fund grows to nearly $1 billion”