A University of Kansas professor and the executive director of the Kansas Republican Party on Wednesday pressed House members to approve a constitutional amendment overhauling the process for selecting members of the Kansas Supreme Court.
Presentations to the House GOP caucus set the stage for full House debate on an amendment to the Kansas Constitution giving governors unfettered authority to nominate justices pending confirmation by the Senate. The House voted 69-53 to advance the measure to final action, but a two-thirds majority of 84 votes is required for ...