Democratic election lawyer Marc Elias has lost his bid to thwart a Kansas law banning foreign actors from funneling money into state-level ballot initiatives.

KSHB 41's Rachel Henderson spoke with Gwendolyn Thomas, the fourth candidate she's interviewed about running for mayor of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas.

LENEXA, Kan. — The race for governor in the Sunflower State may get another name. State Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes is considering a run for the position.

A Missouri judge has blocked many of the state's anti-abortion laws. The order Thursday by Jackson County Circuit Judge Jerri Zhang reimposes a preliminary injunction against the abortion restrictions.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Monday brought big news in the petition initiative to recall Jackson County Executive Frank White. The county clerk had received communication from the Kansas City and Jackson County Election Boards that they had verified enough petition signatures to trigger an election. When that election will happen remains unclear.

Supporters of an effort to recall Jackson County Executive Frank White turned in enough valid signatures to force a recall vote.

Two watchdog groups are backing Kansas in federal court as the state defends its ban on foreign money in ballot measure campaigns.

The Jackson County Legislature could vote Monday, July 7, on the next steps in the recall of Democratic Executive Frank White, Jr

AGRA – Ken Rahjes, R-Agra, officially filed Monday as a Republican candidate for Kansas Secretary of State. He currently serves in the Kansas House of Representatives for the 110th District.

Topeka Civic Theatre has another big season in store, with Anastasia the Musical, Shrek the Musical and Come from Away among the highlights.

A federal judge sided with state officials and allowed a Kansas law to go into effect that bans “foreign nationals” from contributing financially to campaigns for or against state constitutional amendments.