TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas officials whose offices register charities and enforce anti-fraud laws separately want the Legislature to give both duties to one agency.

Attorney General Derek Schmidt and Secretary of State Scott Schwab are jointly proposing to have the Consumer Protection Division in the attorney general's office handle all regulation of charities.

The two Republicans said they will present their proposal to the GOP-controlled Legislature after it convenes its next annual session Jan. 13.

The secretary of state's office currently registers charitable organizations, solicitors...