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LJWorld.com’s roundup of online news about Kansas government

LJWorld.com’s roundup blog of online news about Kansas government.

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Legislative report card; Sebelius possible veep

Friday, May 9, 2008

Political leaders assess the positives and negatives of the 2008 legislative session.

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Legislature may wind up wrap-up session

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Another coal-burning plants bill hits the Legislature, setting up a probable veto showdown, again. And the clock starts ticking on a possible veto of voter photo ID.

Legislators maneuver ‘Road to Nowhere’

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

A state senator wants $750,000 appropriated to build a road to the soon-to-be-closed ammunition plant in Parsons, but House members say that would be a waste.

Senate staying home today after Saturday’s coal battle

Monday, May 5, 2008

This year's wrap-up session somewhat on hold today.

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The lottery turns 20

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007

Celebrations ensue.

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Coal decision makes front-page news across nation

Friday, Oct. 19, 2007

It came as something of a surprise to outsiders.

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Today is the day for KDHE coal plant decision

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007

Thumbs up or thumbs down today on the proposed two 700-megawatt coal-burning electric plants in western Kansas.

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Local attorneys apply for judgeship

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007

Suzanne Carey McAllister of Lawrence, and Terri Bezek of Baldwin City are among 14 people who have applied for the newly created 13th position on the Kansas Court of Appeals.

Sebelius comments on SCHIP now at “Huffington Post”

Monday, Oct. 15, 2007

"The President has threatened the great progress we've achieved," she wrote. "And we need to send him and congressional leaders a strong message on behalf of millions of kids who still need health care."

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Officials to discuss future of water in Kansas

Monday, Oct. 15, 2007

Kansas reservoirs provide water for two-thirds of the state’s population in addition to providing water for industrial, recreational and agricultural use.

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