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Scott Rothschild (Statehouse Reporter)

Scott Rothschild is in charge of the Journal-World bureau in the Kansas Statehouse and covers the Kansas Legislature.

You can follow him on Twitter, where he provides instant updates on news and what's going on in the Statehouse.

Recent stories

Audit: State could save money on overtime: By Scott Rothschild; July 3, 2009; Seems like a no-brainer — state agencies paying a lot of overtime, might save money by hiring more people.
Public schools, higher education face more cuts in Kansas budget: Governor cuts schools, higher ed by 2 percent; By Scott Rothschild; 11:34 a.m., July 2, 2009 Updated 04:58 p.m.; Public schools and higher education were cut 2 percent by Gov. Mark Parkinson on Thursday as part of a $160 million plan to balance the state budget amid falling tax revenues.
EPA: State must conduct review, hold hearings on latest coal-plant proposal: By Scott Rothschild; 04:40 p.m., July 1, 2009 Updated 03:40 p.m.; The EPA has told state officials to conduct a comprehensive review of the new proposal to build a coal-burning power plant in southwest Kansas, and allow public input on the project.
School officials dread state budget decisions as new fiscal year starts: By Scott Rothschild; June 30, 2009; Public school officials are dreading the start of the state’s fiscal year like some students worry about the first day of school.
Gov. Parkinson expects there will be more budget cuts on the horizon: By Scott Rothschild; June 29, 2009; More state budget cuts are coming. That was the word Monday from Gov. Mark Parkinson, who said the current shortfall has grown to $135 million as the fiscal year ends Tuesday.
Governor defends regents system: By Scott Rothschild; June 29, 2009; Gov. Mark Parkinson on Monday defended the state’s system of supervising higher education in the wake of an audit that found numerous questionable financial dealings at Kansas State University.
Gov. Parkinson says he’ll make budget cuts to address shortfall, but not across the board: By Scott Rothschild; June 29, 2009; Gov. Mark Parkinson said Monday he would make state budget cuts to address what has grown into a $135 million shortfall.
Kansas officials see positive signs on economic horizon: By Scott Rothschild; June 29, 2009; The Kansas economy is struggling, as is the rest of the nation, but there are some positive signs on the horizon, state economic development officials said Monday.
Audit rocking Kansas higher ed: By Scott Rothschild; June 28, 2009; It was one of the strangest situations in Kansas politics in recent years, and that’s saying something.
Troubled Kansas Technology group to discuss its future: By Scott Rothschild; June 26, 2009; Under new leadership, the beleaguered Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp. will meet Monday to try to map out its future.

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Recent photos

Former Attorney General Robert Stephan on Wednesday speaks with media on Capitol grounds following news conference launching domestic violence awareness campaign. Stephan was honored for championing passage of Kansas Crime Victims' Bill of Rights 20 years ago.

Joyce Grover, with the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, speaks during news conference to kick off public awareness campaign. Beside Grover, from left, are Attorney General Stephen Six and former attorney general Robert Stephan.

Curt Brungardt, the stepfather of Jana Mackey, who was murdered in 2008 by her ex-boyfriend, speaks Tuesday to a group outside the Capitol in Topeka, urging Gov. Mark Parkinson to veto a provision that would divert approximately $300,000 in federal funds away from Planned Parenthood. The provision was put into the budget by lawmakers who oppose abortion.

Troy Findley is sworn in as Kansas' 48th lieutenant governor during a ceremony in the Capitol Friday, May 15, 2009. Findley is a former Lawrence legislator who and chief of staff to Gov. Mark Parkinson. He took the oath of office from Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Davis. Findley's wife, Jennifer, is holding the Bible.

Gov. Mark Parkinson makes comments Friday before Troy Findley was sworn in as lieutenant governor. Parkinson said that because he and Findley, both Democrats, have decided not to seek office after this term, it will allow them to focus on the economy. He said doesn't need politicians, "it needs problem-solvers."

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