Welcome to the relaunch of KenforKansas. The site has not been utilized for quite...
The Legislature wrapped up its work for the regular session on April 9. Lawmakers...
First adjournment is just days away.
The hearings are over and lots of bills were discussed and passed.
Renewing the Kansas Emergency Management Act known as KEMA.
Of KDOL issues and vaccine distributions.. oh, and thankful for the rain.
It's turn around time. March Madness - legislative style if you will. The first...
The Kansas Department of Transportation has extended the public comment period regarding options to...
Last week, the Commerce Committee worked on a bill that would provide more guidance...
Did you receive a 1099-G from the State of Kansas? What if you shouldn't...
Value Them Both passes House to begin 2021 session
Did you receive a 1099-G from the State of Kansas?
On unemployment claims and who is really being served?
Governor Laura Kelly issued an executive order allowing faster delivery of propane and other...
As the state government was working through the challenges of taking care of Kansans...
Governor Laura Kelly accepted KDOL Secretary Delía García’s resignation and the Governor’s Deputy Chief...
The 2020 legislative session is now over, while there was a lot of ideas...
I have filed for re-election for another 2 year term in the Kansas House...
The Kansas Chamber has released survey results that show a major shift among the...
Kansas Secretary of Labor Delía García today joined Governor Laura Kelly in announcing that...
Make Kansas Work proposals are moving forward.
Phillipsburg native and KU School of Pharmacy Stephen Sage stopped by the office.
Lots of folks from home come to the capitol last week. Plus, How 'bout...
It's Half-Time and Town Hall Meeting Time.
This week the committee I chair, Higher Education Budget, will hear from our Regent...
It's a stressful time in agriculture, the state has a web site KansasAgStress.org to...
First adjournment comes early.
Transportation plan passages out of committee and information on coronavirus.
Happy Birthday Kansas!
State of the State Address
It's "Spring Break" for the legislature, that means we are meeting with constituents and...
The 2020 Kansas Legislative session has begun, let the games begin.
Reflections and direction as we head into a new decade.
SB 9, hit the Governor’s desk on last Tuesday. This is the KPERS stabilization...
Happy 158th Birthday, Kansas!
What is the State of the Judiciary?
While we have not had a huge number of bills, we are at the...
Congratulations to the Fort Hays State University Women’s Basketball team on the outstanding performance...
This week we honored the Ellis High School Cheerleading squad on the house floor...
We are getting close to first adjournment of this years session.
Lots of folks from home in Topeka. Bill introductions continue and we begin the...
The session has begun with a new office, new assistant and new Governor. But...
Happy Birthday Kansas! We talk higher education and commerce.
This week was State of the Judiciary and "Family First" comes to Kansas.
The 2019-2020 Session is almost here. We have committee assignments and another new office....
Weekly update from the Kansas Legislature 2018 Session
Weekly update from the Kansas Legislature 2018 Session
Weekly update from the Kansas Legislature 2018 Session
Still waiting for a school finance answer...and unveiling the Kansas Safe and Secure Schools...
Spending time with Lt. Gov. Mann in Norton. State revenues are up.
It's Halftime! What was accomplished...and what was not. Plus, what is ahead.
Meet Tracey Mann... the new Lt. Governor
Lots of visitors and the State of the State 2.0
End of bill introductions, education and internet sales tax.
Of transparency, justice and hemp
Of transparency, justice and hemp
The 2018 Session is underway. State of the State, budget and more...
A conversation with Eagle's Gary Shoreman on the past legislative session and previewing next...
The long Kansas Legislative Session is over, let's review some of the accomplishments and...
I along with 24 of my colleagues recently recorded Public Service Announcements encouraging Kansans...
I spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives on the importance of...
Remembering my friend, a Kansas State Legislator named Patsy.
Blew right past Memorial Day and still working on school finance, taxes and the...
The wrap-up session may never end.
The wrap-is in overtime. Another college graduate in the family.
Ready to wrap up the Regular Session
First Adjournment is here. What have we really accomplished?
Ready to wrap up the Regular Session
It's Spring... and hope springs eternal!
The Supreme's and schools
It's turn around week. The first half of the 2017 legislative session is over....
The tax bill passed out of the house, but will it become law? Odds...
The Kansas Legislative session rolls on and we continue to work on a number...
Let's talk budget, taxes, education and more!
Lots of folks from the 110th District were in Topeak for meetings and to...
Work continues in the Kansas legislature. This week the topic is The Pooled Money...
The 2017 session is underway. Ken and the other legislators have been sworn in...
Ken is Vice-Chairman of Water & Environment and a member of Taxation and Transportation...
Committee assignments have been made. Ken will be Vice-Chairman of Water & Environment and...
Committee assignments have been made. Ken will be Vice-Chairman of Water & Environment and...
Rahjes Report for December 19, 2016. I have been appointed Vice-Chairman of the Water/Environment...
Rahjes Report for December 12, 2016. The 2017 Legislative session is less than a...
Rahjes Report for November 14th, 2016. The election is over and Donald J. Trump...
After many weeks of campaigning and asking for votes, election day is here! Now...
We have a number of energy resources in the 110th District. It is important...
Do endorsements really mean that much? They can bring money, support and most importantly...
When many of us talk about the Kansas economy, three industries get most of...
In the years which end in even numbers, there are always a bunch of...
We are now less than a month away from the general election, and many...
