Here are today’s headlines from Kansas government:The new session(KTKA) West Kansas well-represented: Over the past 15 years, population drain in Western Kansas has caused counties to lose legislative seats, leaving Westerner’s to worry about money shifting to the Eastern parts of the state. According to the Kansas Census Bureau, 15 western-most counties lost 14,000 people from 2000-2005, dropping the population of Western Kansas to 365,000. To the East, Johnson County gained 55,000 people in five years, bringing the population just over one-half million. But Western lawmakers still have the three top spots in the Statehouse, and say they’ll push for renewable energy, development and healthcare.(Wichita Eagle) GOP sets agenda: State officeholders new and old started the 2007 legislative session Monday amid calls to set aside acrimonious elections and past policy disputes in order to cooperate on issues such as health care and job creation.(KTKA) Topekans consider House GOP agenda: A House Republican agenda that focuses on reducing health care premiums and the economy was generally well received.(Topeka Capital-Journal) Legislators speak of civility: It was all about getting along on Monday. In his first speech as Speaker of the House, Melvin Neufeld, R-Ingalls, spoke of respect during debates and of a need to work together.The inaugural(KTKA) Hearty party before business: Gov. Kathleen Sebelius presided over an inaugural ball wearing red ruby slippers inspired by “the Wizard of Oz,” and designed especially for her by Topeka based Payless.Attorney General Paul Morrison(LJW) Morrison wants records back: Moments after being sworn into office, Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison said Monday he will fire the special prosecutor in his predecessor’s abortion investigation. He’s also fearful about the security of records in the case.Kansas Board of Education(LJW) State board to revisit science, sex education: As some Kansas officials spoke Monday of the future during inaugural ceremonies, others were focused on changing the past. Kansas State Board of Education member Janet Waugh said she would ask the board today to revisit subjects that have torn the board apart: science standards and sex education. “These were issues that came up in my campaign, and I intend to address them,” said Waugh, a Democrat from Kansas City, Kan., whose district includes part of eastern Douglas County.