BOSTON ― Unhappy with what he views as a political blame game being spread by taxpayer-funded state communications, state Sen. Ryan Fattman shut down the Senate’s session after just a few minutes Monday, Oct. 27 and suggested he might do the same Oct. 30 unless the messaging changes.

By Anthony Curioso and Patrick D. Lewis Three weeks after its controversial first meeting of the 2025-26 school year, the SGA Senate convened again for a record-breaking session on October 27. Ultimately,

“The Kansas Senate Republican caucus has secured the signatures needed to exceed the constitutional threshold, demonstrating strong support for this call for a special session,” Senate President Ty Masterson announced on Monday in a news release. “We’re sending a clear message: we’re ready to get it done.”

The senate passed Senate Order 2526-11 to enhance clarity and support in Election Council proceedings. The legislation introduces trained Peer Advocates to assist students and allows for recesses during hearings.

The Indiana General Assembly is not expected to be ready for a special session to discuss redistricting efforts on Monday.According to the Senate Majority Commu

Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson said that enough Republican lawmakers signed on in his chamber to call a special session to consider gerrymandering the state's congressional map. It's not clear yet if the Kansas House has enough support yet,

Two-thirds of Kansas Senators signed a petition to call a special session to gerrymander Kansas. The House hasn't made a similar announcement, yet.

The Kansas Legislature is one step closer to convening for a special session focused on “redistricting and other time-sensitive issues.”

The Senate chaplain appealed directly to the Almighty in his prayer to open the session Monday, asking God to "remind our lawmakers" of the consequences of continuing the government shutdown.