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Scott Rothschild (Statehouse Reporter)

I cover the state Legislature, government and politics.

I have been a reporter in Kansas since 1998, and prior to that covered news in Texas for various papers and later for The Associated Press.

For two of the past three years, I have been awarded first place in beat reporting from Capitolbeat, an association of Statehouse reporters and editors. I live in Topeka with my wife and two teenage sons.

You can follow me on Twitter, where I try to provide instant updates on news and what's going on in the Statehouse.

Recent stories

Proposed cuts to corrections system could endanger Kansans, secretary says: By Scott Rothschild; May 24, 2013; The head of the state prison system said Friday that proposed budget cuts being considered by the Legislature could jeopardize the safety of Kansans. By Scott Rothschild
House rejects Senate-approved tax package; Legislature adjourns until Tuesday: By Scott Rothschild; May 24, 2013; The Kansas House on Friday overwhelmingly rejected the Senate-approved tax plan and adjourned until Tuesday. By Scott Rothschild
Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax: By Scott Rothschild; May 23, 2013; The Kansas Senate, with only Republican support, on Thursday approved a tax plan that will increase taxes by $879 million over the next 5 years. By Scott Rothschild
Republican tax plans would increase state revenue, analyses say: By Scott Rothschild; May 22, 2013; Tax plans being considered by House and Senate Republican leaders would increase tax revenue coming to the state by $497 million to $821 million over a five-year period. By Scott Rothschild
House Republican leaders propose 1.5 percent cut to higher education for each of next two fiscal years: By Scott Rothschild; May 21, 2013; Budgets for the state’s public universities, including Kansas University, would be cut 1.5 percent for each of the next two fiscal years under a deal approved by Republican budget leaders on Tuesday. By Scott Rothschild
KU makes sudden change in Statehouse presence: By Scott Rothschild; May 20, 2013; In the middle of a crucial fight in the Legislature over proposed budget cuts to higher education, Kansas University officials have changed their strategy in the Statehouse — and the lobbyist leading it. By Scott Rothschild
Legislative negotiations break down amid Republican in-fighting: By Scott Rothschild; May 17, 2013; Budget and tax negotiations broke down in the Legislature on Friday, prompting another round of Republican in-fighting before legislators went home, guaranteeing that the wrap-up session would extend into another week. By Scott Rothschild
Attempt to revive fire districts bill fails: By Scott Rothschild; May 17, 2013; A bill that would have allowed residents to have an election if they wanted to detach from a fire district appears to be dead for the 2013 legislative session. The measure was sought by Douglas County Commissioner Jim Flory, and an effort by state Rep. Tom Sloan, R-Lawrence, to revive it failed in the House on Friday. By Scott Rothschild
Senate approves bill banning use of tax dollars to advocate for gun control: By Scott Rothschild; May 17, 2013; The Kansas Senate on Friday approved a measure that prohibits the use of state tax dollars to advocate for gun control at the local, state or federal levels. By Scott Rothschild
Budget provision would block state funding for Common Core standards: By Scott Rothschild; May 16, 2013; The top Senate Republican budget negotiator on Thursday urged passage of a measure that would prohibit the expenditure of state funds to implement Common Core standards for reading and math and new science standards in public schools. By Scott Rothschild

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Recent photos

Lines form Wednesday outside the Statehouse to sign a banner asking Gov. Sam Brownback to "carve out" long-term care for those with disabilities from KanCare.

Cinda Schneweis, of Lawrence, writes her message to Gov. Sam Brownback during a rally Wednesday outside the Statehouse. The rally was in support of leaving in place the current system of providing long-term care services for those with developmental disabilities.

House Minority Leader Paul Davis, D-Lawrence, speaks at the Working Kansas Alliance rally Saturday at the Statehouse.

Dr. Buddhadeb Dawn, director of the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases at KU Medical Center, on Monday speaks during Gov. Sam Brownback's bill-signing ceremony on legislation establishing the Midwest Stem Adult Stem Cell Center.

State Rep. John Wilson, D-Lawrence, speaks Saturday during Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues meeting at the Holiday Inn. Seated beside Wilson is state Sen. Marci Francisco, D-Lawrence. Also speaking at the event were state Reps. Tom Sloan, R-Lawrence and House Minority Leader Paul Davis, D-Lawrence. The Legislature returns May 8 to work on the state budget and tax issues.

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