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New legislation will allow providers to administer drug used to reverse opioid overdoses past its expiration date
First responders in Kansas will be allowed to use a drug that can be used to rapidly reverse opioid overdoses past its printed expiration date thanks to recently passed legislation.
Kansas signs off on using expired Narcan to reverse overdoses
Kansas lawmakers are celebrating, after formally signing a new law that lets people use expired Narcan to help prevent drug overdoses.
Trump Administration thanks Kansas lawmakers after defeat of multiple vetoes in 2026
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The administration of President Donald Trump expressed its gratitude to lawmakers in Kansas following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session.
'Big Beautiful Bill': Thousands could lose Medicaid
Kansas is facing possible Medicaid cuts from the 'big, beautiful, bill' on the Hill.
‘This isn’t our first rodeo’: Kansas, Lawrence Democrats rally, prep for vote against amendment in August 2026
Rep. Suzanne Wikle, of Lawrence, voiced her support for an equal tax system and family-friendly policies like affordable child care.
“As a Democrat, my priorities are people and families over corporations,” Wikle said.
Kansas families with SNAP can still buy soda, candy, but new law adds red tape to assistance
“Just the Medicaid ones, every single administration that we’ve had since I’ve been an adult has over 100 things that would have had to go before a legislative body,” said Rep. Suzanne Wikle, a Lawrence Democrat, during a March debate.
Kansas lawmakers alter bidding process for Medicaid services after Aetna loses state contract
Rep. Suzanne Wikle, a Lawrence Democrat, said her primary issue with the bill was the modification of the appeals process. Democrats initially were left out of the newly established legislative panel but were later included, Wikle said.
Freshman Kansas representative asks: Why won’t GOP bosses focus on state’s cost of living?
Suzanne Wikle, a Democratic representative from Lawrence, wonders when the Kansas Legislature will get serious about addressing the state’s cost-of-living crisis.
Medicaid expansion amendments offered by Democrats fail in Kansas Senate, House
“Budgets are a reflection of your priorities,” Wikle said. “Show me a budget and I’ll show you what you care about.”
From Kansas advocate to Kansas legislator: Lawrence’s Suzanne Wikle launches inaugural term
Suzanne Wikle, a first-term Democratic representative from Lawrence, hurried into the buzzing Statehouse around noon Monday, Jan. 13.
Kansas Republicans revive gender-affirming care ban for trans youths
“I just want to clarify that this proposed legislation is not banning any one treatment in its entirety, it’s only proposing to ban it for one group of people and that is trans children,” said Rep. Suzanne Wikle, a Lawrence Democrat.
Meet a candidate for Kansas House District 10
Suzanne Wikle is running as a Democrat to represent mostly southeastern parts of Lawrence in Kansas House District 10.
Wikle — rhymes with Michael — shared her background in policy and advocacy, plus her views on child care, affordable health care and more.
Candidates for Lawrence-area House seats to be decided Aug. 6 share views in forum
Wikle said she spent six years working for Kansas Action for Children, leading children’s health policy bills and working with legislators on both sides of the aisle in the Statehouse. She holds a master’s degree in social work from KU. She said she’d be ready to hit the ground running if elected.
Lawrence, KS — Representative Suzanne Wikle announced her re-election campaign for Kansas House District 10 at a Tuesday night kickoff event at Fields & Ivy Brewery attended by more than 100 supporters.