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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.
June 29, 2009
Readers seek ways to save bucks
Last week, I asked readers to submit suggestions on how the state could save money or be run more efficiently in light of the massive drop in tax collections that has forced cutbacks in most areas of state government.
1 commentMarch 26, 2009
A battle of coal polls
There are two polls taking the pulse of Kansans on the issue of whether to build two 700-megawatt coal-burning power plants in southwest Kansas.
March 20, 2009
Legislative absence; COBRA help; and awaiting confirmation
Odds and ends from the Capitol this week
March 12, 2009
Changes in workers' comp benefits appear doubtful
Business holds upper hand in battle with labor over benefits for injured workers
1 commentMarch 5, 2009
Davis reacts to Sebelius administration controversy
A decision to provide extra Medicaid to a nonprofit organization with a well-connected board has raised questions.
6 commentsFebruary 18, 2009
State finance council approved $225 million in interim financing
Sebelius, Republican leaders meet, approve $225 million in certificates of indebtedness to finance state operations through April.
February 6, 2009
Republicans want Sebelius out of Kansas
GOP legislative leaders said it may be better for budget negotiations if Sebelius were to take a job in Obama's Cabinet.
11 commentsFebruary 3, 2009
Speculation starts over Sebelius and new vacancy
With departure of Daschle as secretary of health and human services nominee, reports mention Kansas governor as possible pick by Obama
5 commentsJanuary 30, 2009
Budget gets worse and a look at next week
State revenue figures continue to decrease; Neufeld faces confirmation; Jenkins omits mention of Obama; and new study looks at Lawrence's smoke-free ordinance
1 commentJanuary 29, 2009
Blagojevich — in long, sometimes rambling address to Illinois legislature — says Sebelius, among others, should also be impeached
Illlinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who is facing an impeachment trial over allegations he was involved in a massive pay-to-play scheme, mentioned that Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius should also be impeached.
10 commentsJanuary 12, 2009
Freeze in services for disabled criticized
Demonstrators turn out to protest waiting list for home- and community-based care.
6 commentsJanuary 12, 2009
Session starts; schmoozing grows
As lawmakers gather for the 2009 legislative session, lobbyists hold numerous receptions
January 7, 2009
Sebelius to pick new justice
Douglas County Judge Fairchild is one of three being considered to fill post
January 6, 2009
Advocates for disabled denounce waiting lists
New media campaign will focus on getting services to nearly 4,000 Kansans
3 commentsJanuary 6, 2009
State gaming commission lays off 11 workers
Lack of casino activity forces pink slips and reduction in hours, official says.
3 commentsJanuary 5, 2009
Brownback off and running for governor
Senator files paperwork to start the campaign
22 commentsJanuary 5, 2009
Sebelius discounts Commerce whispers
Governor says she stands by decision to stay in Kansas; not interested in new opening
1 commentDecember 17, 2008
Top five Statehouse stories of 2008
Politics, economy and environment top the Statehouse agenda
December 16, 2008
Grant to serve as Davis' chief of staff
New House Minority Leader Paul Davis, D-Lawrence, hires school board president
December 15, 2008
Businesses oppose tax hike; McCain's win in Kansas official
Kansas members of the National Federation of Independent Business reject the notion of a tax increase to help the budget shortfall, and in meeting of Kansas electors, McCain wins as expected.
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