- Conservatives at odds over budget, taxes as wrap-up session drags on
- May 14, 2013
- Kansas’ elected leaders may describe themselves as conservative Republicans, but, at this point, they aren’t getting along, and that means the state’s budget and tax system remained up in the air Tuesday as the 2013 wrap-up session dragged on. By Scott Rothschild
- Brownback: Private GOP tax talks ‘going well’
- May 14, 2013
- Private negotiations with top legislative Republicans about tax issues are “going well,” Gov. Sam Brownback said Monday, but he wouldn’t predict when party leaders might agree on a plan to cut income taxes further.
- Regents waiting on budget negotiations before taking up tuition proposals
- May 10, 2013
- One of the major duties of the Kansas Board of Regents is to set tuition and fees at the state universities. But that process will be delayed if Gov. Sam Brownback and the Kansas Legislature don’t come to an agreement soon on the state budget. By Scott Rothschild
- Kansas Action for Children files lawsuit against Attorney General Derek Schmidt over settlement records
- May 10, 2013
- A child advocacy group filed a lawsuit on Friday against Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, alleging Schmidt’s office has violated the state law that requires the disclosure of public records. The attorney general’s office issued a statement that said it was following proper procedure. By Scott Rothschild
- Kansas House approves NBAF funding
- May 9, 2013
- Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration overcame fresh resistance from the Kansas Legislature on Thursday to his proposal for an additional $202 million in bonds to help cover higher construction costs for a national biodefense lab that state officials had pursued aggressively.
- Republicans push through proposal blocking the desires of advocates for the developmentally disabled
- May 9, 2013
- Republicans on the House budget committee Thursday approved a measure that says if long-term care for those with developmental disabilities is kept out of KanCare, then they won’t get funding to reduce a waiting list for services. By Scott Rothschild
- Republican freshman lawmakers in Kansas House undergo re-election briefing
- May 9, 2013
- Freshman House Republicans went to candidate school Thursday in the Statehouse. They heard from their legislative leaders, Gov. Sam Brownback’s political lieutenant, and a campaign consultant about how to strengthen their positions in the run-up to their re-election campaigns in 2014. By Scott Rothschild
- Kansas House, Senate far apart on tax issue as legislative wrap-up starts
- May 8, 2013
- A monthlong break didn’t bring Republican legislative leaders any closer to resolving their standoff over taxes as the wrap-up session started Wednesday. By Scott Rothschild
- Dole Institute’s summer events include Battle of Gettysburg panel, Dole birthday celebration
- May 8, 2013
- Although the end of the spring semester is nearing at Kansas University, the Dole Institute of Politics on KU’s West Campus will roll on into the summer with several events over the next few months, including an in-depth look at the Battle of Gettysburg and a celebration of former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole’s 90th birthday. By Matt Erickson
- Ralliers want to preserve current system of providing long-term services to those with disabilities
- May 8, 2013
- Hundreds of people with developmental disabilities and their parents and guardians gathered Wednesday to plead with Gov. Sam Brownback to leave their current system of services alone. By Scott Rothschild
- Brownback concludes tour urging support of stable funding for higher education
- May 7, 2013
- Gov. Sam Brownback on Tuesday concluded his statewide tour aimed at protecting higher education from budget cuts, but Democratic legislative leaders said the effort “rang hollow.” By Scott Rothschild
- Advocates for those with developmental disabilities applaud Brownback’s funding proposal, urge withdrawal of KanCare plan
- May 6, 2013
- Parents of Kansans with disabilities on Monday praised Gov. Sam Brownback for proposing additional funds to provide services and to move people off of waiting lists that they say have reached a crisis point. But they also urged Brownback to withdraw his plan to provide long-term care for their children under KanCare, which is the overhauled Medicaid program run by private insurance companies. By Scott Rothschid
- Revenue secretary says tax cuts are working
- May 5, 2013
- Kansas Department of Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan says recent state tax collections show that Gov. Sam Brownback’s tax cuts are working as economic stimulants. But state Sen. Tom Holland, D-Baldwin City, a vehement critic of the tax cuts that Brownback signed into law last year, said it is way too early for the Brownback administration to claim success. By Scott Rothschild
- About 100 people rally against policies of Brownback and legislative majority
- May 4, 2013
- About 100 people on Saturday braved chilly weather to protest outside the Statehouse against the policies of Gov. Sam Brownback and a majority of the Legislature. By Scott Rothschild
- Leader of Eisenhower memorial effort discusses embattled plans in talk at Dole Institute
- May 2, 2013
- A proposed memorial to Dwight Eisenhower would bring a bit of Kansas to the nation’s capital while celebrating the Abilene native’s remarkable success as a general and a president, the leader of the effort said Thursday in Lawrence. Retired Brig. Gen. Carl Reddel, executive director of the Eisenhower Memorial Commission, also acknowledged the road has been rocky at times for the embattled monument plans. But, he said, “Ike” deserves proper recognition for his achievements, and soon. By Matt Erickson
- Long-term plan suggests toll lanes on K-10 corridor May 23, 2013 · 39 comments
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013 · 41 comments
- Republican tax plans would increase state revenue, analyses say May 22, 2013 · 50 comments
- 59 minors, several local businesses, cited for alcohol violations in state regulator's patrols in May May 23, 2013 · 22 comments
- Wichita might fine residents over use of water May 24, 2013 · 8 comments
- Editorial: Guns, speech May 23, 2013 · 32 comments
- On the street: Should residents or businesses who use too much water be fined? May 24, 2013 · 10 comments
- City commissioner wants review of city's storm shelter policies in wake of Oklahoma tornado May 22, 2013 · 24 comments
- Blog: Brownback signs 'Celebrate Freedom Week' bill May 23, 2013 · 9 comments
- Blog: Plans filed for restaurant/retail on South Iowa site once proposed for Olive Garden May 23, 2013 · 35 comments
- Wildflower Walk set for Saturday May 24, 2013
- Editorial: Development shift? May 24, 2013
- Long-term plan suggests toll lanes on K-10 corridor May 23, 2013
- Former Lawrence resident Sri Srinivasan confirmed for prestigious D.C. Court of Appeals May 23, 2013
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013
- FSHS softball season ends in extra-inning heartbreak at state May 24, 2013
- Old Glory shines on west campus June 18, 2003
- Wichita might fine residents over use of water May 24, 2013
- Basketball notebook: UNC hires son of ex-KU athletic director May 24, 2013
- Kobler to lead shift toward 'technology-rich' classrooms May 23, 2013
