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POLITICS

18 Nov, 2020

Stormont Vail hits COVID-19 patient capacity as case counts rise again statewide

Stormont Vail Health System reported Monday that they have reached maximum capacity for COVID-19 patients, as case counts continued to rise across the state.

Kansas’ new strategy on masks: Persuade people

Gov. Laura Kelly, since the pandemic's beginning, has always talked about the importance of following COVID-19 guidelines, from social distancing to wearing masks.

Governor, legislators fight for control on remaining CARES Act spending

With only 30 working days left before the spending deadline, the governor and legislative leaders in the State Finance Council met Friday to appropriate the remaining reserve funds, as well as take action on any potential leftover COVID-19 relief money.

More than 21,000 felons are barred from voting in Kansas. Far more are eligible

A record-setting number of Kansans went to the polls in last week's election. But more than 21,000 residents were unable to join them.

Lawmakers criticize Gov. Laura Kelly over future of unemployment trust fund

Gov. Laura Kelly drew stiff criticism from Republican legislators Tuesday for turning down a plan to use part of the state's share of federal COVID-19 relief dollars to shore up the unemployment trust fund.

State reports over 6,000 COVID-19 cases since Wednesday as counties devise new restrictions

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported Friday 6,282 new coronavirus cases since Wednesday, with the state again posting a record two-day total for new infections.

Residential fishing license sales up 40% in Kansas through October as pandemic continues

The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is continuing to see strong sales of fishing licenses during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Lawmakers argue KDOL has dragged its feet on needed IT modernization

State officials said Thursday that struggles processing unemployment claims at the Kansas Department of Labor are a prime example of why modernization is needed, although lawmakers argue the agency has been dragging its feet on the improvements.

Eleven groups win statewide virus testing money

Out of 23 organizations, 11 will be awarded portions of Kansas' $52 million set aside for a unified testing strategy, the governor's office announced Thursday.

Trump supporters are talking about post-election audits. Here’s what that looks like in Kansas.

As President Donald Trump, his supporters and conservative state lawmakers in a host of swing states grapple over the presidential election results, some are calling for extensive auditing in an effort to ferret out unsubstantiated claims of fraud.

Kansas reports over 5,000 new COVID-19 cases; new clusters in long-term care, education

The state reported over 5,000 COVID-19 cases again Wednesday, as the number of clusters statewide also saw a significant rise.

Mike Pompeo: ‘There will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration’

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo refused to acknowledge President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the presidential race Tuesday, instead saying that there "will be a smooth transition" to another term of President Donald Trump's administration.

Topeka women and leaders reflect on VP-elect Kamala Harris’ win

As Vice President-elect Kamala Harris stood on a stage Nov. 7 in Wilmington, Del., speaking about the significance of a woman, and a woman of color, being elected to the country's second highest rank, Topeka Mayor Michelle De La Isla and her daughters watched from home.

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