- Capitol Briefing: Tax debate; proof of citizenship; Kobach wins and loses in Neb., KEC v. Pauls
- February 27, 2012
- Despite heavy criticism of his proposal to cut state income tax rates, Gov. Sam Brownback says he wants the Legislature to continue working on the issue as the second half of the 2012 legislative session starts.
- Details of Brownback’s tax plan revealed
- January 12, 2012
- Republican Gov. Sam Brownback’s chief lieutenants on Thursday defended his sweeping plan to overhaul the state’s income tax code, saying they believe it would benefit all segments of society and dismissing criticism that it would unfairly reward the wealthy and businesses at the expense of the poor and working class.
- Brownback proposes tight Kansas budget
- Plan would keep school funding at same level, build up state cash reserves
- January 12, 2012
- A tight, $14.1 billion budget outlined Thursday by Gov. Sam Brownback would keep state funding flat for Kansas public schools and build up cash reserves in an attempt to promote the state’s long-term financial health.
- KU gets major requests funded in governor’s plan
- January 12, 2012
- Kansas University fared well under the budget proposed by Gov. Sam Brownback on Thursday.
- Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback campaigns for Rick Perry
- January 3, 2012
- Gov. Sam Brownback is helping Texas Gov. Rick Perry in his final push to win the Iowa Republican caucuses.
- Brownback: $14B budget deal ‘victory for Kansas’
- May 12, 2011
- Kansas legislative negotiators agreed Wednesday night on a $14 billion budget for the state’s 2012 fiscal year, one that will cut overall spending between 5 percent and 6 percent.
- Statehouse Live: Kansas Republicans wrestle with earmarks, tax cuts
- December 20, 2010
- U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran, R-Hays, criticized the $858 billion tax deal that extended Bush-era tax cuts for two years, and extended unemployment benefits for 13 months.The deal was passed, however, with bi-partisan support, including the votes of Republican Reps. Lynn Jenkins of Topeka, whose district includes west Lawrence, and Todd Tiahrt, and U.S. Sens. Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts.
- Brownback, Roberts join legal challenge of federal health care overhaul
- 10:33 a.m., November 19, 2010 Updated 10:45 a.m.
- The senators contend that the Congressionally-approved requirement that people purchase health insurance oversteps the bounds of the commerce clause in the U.S. Constitution. But the federal government has argued that Congress has broad power to regulate interstate commerce.
- Report: Kansas Republicans opposed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, but sought stimulus funding
- 12:02 p.m., October 18, 2010 Updated 08:13 a.m.
- U.S. Sens. Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts and U.S. Reps. Jerry Moran, Todd Tiahrt and Lynn Jenkins all voted against the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, but all wrote letters seeking government spending under the act.
- School advocates see cause for worry
- Brownback plan lacks details for future funding
- October 4, 2010
- When Republican Sam Brownback, the front-runner in the governor’s race, says he wants to reform the school finance formula but won’t say how, that raises concerns among those who have fought for more education funding.
- Brownback vows to defend Kansas aviation industry
- August 25, 2010
- Republican gubernatorial nominee Sam Brownback envisions a future of commercial space flight where existing aircraft makers in Kansas use their expertise and infrastructure to work with private space companies to design and build spaceships.
- Kansas congressional delegation discusses energy policy at Wichita convention
- 08:12 a.m., August 16, 2010 Updated 04:21 p.m.
- The Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association is hosting several members of the state’s congressional delegation at its annual convention in Wichita.
- Kansas GOP showing political unity
- Moderates line up behind Brownback for governor
- August 16, 2010
- Do the math. Of Kansas’ 1.7 million registered voters, there are 745,000 Republicans and 460,000 Democrats. In fact there are more unaffiliated voters — 490,000 — than registered Democrats.
- Brownback’s ‘Road Map’ for state criticized for being short on details
- August 14, 2010
- Sam Brownback’s road map for his campaign bus tour better have more detail than his policy “Road Map for Kansas.” If not, he’ll be lost and asking for directions, Democrats say.
- Brownback skips Lawrence on state tour
- August 7, 2010
- Republican gubernatorial candidate Sam Brownback will unveil his “Road Map for Kansas,” on a four-day, 29-city tour next week.
Previous | Next
- National group seeks repeal of 'Stand Your Ground' law in Kansas May 27, 2012 · 124 comments
- Tuition victims May 22, 2012 · 52 comments
- On the street: How did you spend your Memorial Day? May 28, 2012 · 11 comments
- Blog: Writing Your Erotica: An Afternoon Lead By Dixie Lubin In The Company Of Other Women May 28, 2012 · 35 comments
- Kansas tax act most regressive in nation May 27, 2012 · 249 comments
- U.S. military sees new appreciation May 28, 2012 · 16 comments
- Body of Overland Park soldier returns home May 28, 2012 · 4 comments
- Parents have electronic tether to campus May 28, 2012 · 12 comments
- Sound Off: How much does the city’s transit system collect in fares compared with how much it costs May 27, 2012 · 126 comments
- Poll: Do you support Gov. Sam Brownback's income tax cuts? May 23, 2012 · 83 comments
- Thread of pain ran through Jackson’s career June 28, 2009
- Friends mourn Lynn Bretz, former voice of KU May 28, 2012
- Kansas tax act most regressive in nation May 27, 2012
- Experts: Remedial college classes need fixing May 28, 2012
- KU’s Elijah Johnson cautious at camp May 29, 2012
- Hilltop executive director Pat Pisani stepping down May 28, 2012
- Kansas football scouring country May 29, 2012
- City, county mull upgrade to emergency radio system May 28, 2012
- Lives forever changed by skywalk collapse July 15, 2001
- Remnant Rehab: Cheaply frame fabric art May 28, 2012
