Statehouse Briefing

Virginia massacre in background of Kansas concealed carry battle

Here are today's headlines from Kansas government:[(KC Star) Virginia massacre will factor in veto override:][1] Expect the gunshots from Virginia Tech to echo in the halls of the Kansas Statehouse next week. Lawmakers are expected to attempt to override Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' veto ...

State, feds settle Medicaid dispute

Here are today's headlines from Kansas government:[(Kansas Health Institute News Service) State, feds settle Medicaid dispute:][1] State and federal health officials have reached an agreement that's expected to end a series of long-standing disputes over how the state runs its Medicaid ...

State agency may join campaign against global warming

Here are today's headlines from Kansas government:[(Harris News Service) Energy group focuses on global warming:][1] Kansas Energy Council members on Friday discussed joining a national wave of states targeting greenhouse gas emissions.[(LJW) Funding of state universities at issue:][2] Given ...

War widow pleased by funeral picket bill

Here are today's headlines from Kansas government:[(Harris News Service) War widow pleased by new law, wishes it were more restrictive:][1] War widow Brandy Sacco stood in a Capitol hallway, holding emotions in check as she answered media questions on funeral picketing limits Gov. Kathleen ...

Kansas may have to offset loss of Medicaid dollars

Here are today's headlines from Kansas government:[(Kansas Health Institute News Service) Budget amendment needed for special ed programs:][1] Officials are putting together a governor's budget amendment they say is needed to offset the loss of million of dollars in federal Medicaid payments to ...

Sebelius signs funeral picketing bill

Topeka Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Thursday signed into law a bill restricting funeral protests, which was prompted by the actions of the Rev. Fred Phelps, who has protested nationwide at the funerals of soldiers killed in combat."That anyone would try to disrupt the funeral of a fallen soldier, ...