KBA at the Capitol

Legislative updates from the Kansas Bar Association during the Kansas Legislative session.

[KBA at the Capitol @KansasBarLeg]

Today at noon is the deadline for candidates to file for office. Today is also the deadline to change party affiliation. https://t.co/uNg7L58zQX #ksleg #kscourts

[KBA at the Capitol @KansasBarLeg]

The SCNC will break for lunch now and return around 1pm for the final three candidate interviews. The SCNC will also spend this time to review confidential materials for each candidate. #ksleg #kscourts

[KBA at the Capitol @KansasBarLeg]

Up next to be interviewed is Judge Amy Hanley from the 7th Judicial District, Lawrence KS. Judge Hanley was one of the three candidates sent to the governor for the prior open seat.. #ksleg #kscourts

[KBA at the Capitol @KansasBarLeg]

SCNC reconvenes to interview candidate Molly Gordon who is from Wichita. #ksleg #kscourts

[KBA at the Capitol @KansasBarLeg]

The SCNC will take a short break now. Resume in 15 minutes. #ksleg #kscourts

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Next candidate is Judge Carl Folsom from the 7th Judicial District, Lawrence KS. #ksleg #kscourts

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First candidate is Judge Robert Wonnell serving the 10th judicial district in Johnson County. #ksleg #kscourts

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SCNC is now live here - https://t.co/bc8OO1EKPS #ksleg #kscourts

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The interview schedule for candidate up for the open position on the Kansas Supreme Court can be found here - https://t.co/xVtK9Pv2Bn #ksleg #kscourts

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The KS Supreme Court Nominating Commission will be meeting today to interview candidates to fill an open seat on the bench. Watch the morning session live here - https://t.co/bc8OO1EKPS

[Kansas Secretary of State @KansasSOS]

Larkin E. Walsh has filed for judicial retention for Supreme Court Justice, Position 6. #ksleg

[Scott Rothschild @srothschild1]

Kansas Senate president & GOP gubernatorial hopeful Ty Masterson lets the cat out of the bag -- the constitutional amendment to elect Kansas Supreme Court justices will lead to outlawing abortion and de-funding public schools. https://t.co/CvmtyRUaHB

[KSCourts @KSCourts]

The Kansas Court of Appeals is hearing oral argument this week. Panels will hear cases in Topeka, Wichita, and Olathe.

#KSCourts

Docket: https://t.co/Q7TNYWl7hl
Livestream: https://t.co/Oe9ey9cS4z

[kansaslegalservices @KLSforkansas]

Kansas Legal Services was proud to participate in the 2026 KSOR Resettlement Convening. We were proud to have two KLS team members present at the convening, where they highlighted the practical, legislative, and judicial aspects of refugee resettlement.

[KSCourts @KSCourts]

The 12th Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking nominations to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy.

Read more: https://t.co/7swoLSA5zp

#KSCourts

[Jan Karlin @JmkJayhawk]

Please don't fall for the "it is democratic to elect judges" line. Kansas uses a merit selection process where every potential judge is absolutely grilled in interview, & research is done to determine qualifications & temperament for the bench. Keep PAC $ out of Kansas courts!

[State Bar of Wisconsin @StateBarofWI]

Addressing Wisconsin's Lawyer Shortage: AMC Preview with Prof. Hannah Haksgaard

https://t.co/8LLBZj44Yj

#wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar

[KSCourts @KSCourts]

Earlier today, Chief Justice Eric Rosen signed an administrative order proclaiming May 1 as Law Day in Kansas courts. Chief Judge Sarah Warner spoke on the critical work court staff do every day to keep Kansas courts running.

#KSCourts

[KBA at the Capitol @KansasBarLeg]

Celebrating Law Day at the KS Supreme Court with a few of our friends! #ksleg #kscourts @KansasLAP @KLSforkansas @washburnlaw

[kansaslegalservices @KLSforkansas]

KLS will be hosting an expungement and driver's license clinic on June 25th in Chase County, register today!