Kansas Political News
Spokesman says Brownback has concerns over Kansas system for selecting judges
Sam Brownback`s spokeswoman said Thursday that the U.S. senator and Republican nominee for Kansas governor questions whether the process for picking new state Supreme Court justices is constitutional.
Thursday September 2, 2010 9:56PM | ljworld.com
Despite gains, financial problems continue to plague KPERS
The Kansas public employee pension system made investment gains last year, but still faces significant funding problems that need to be addressed soon, officials said Thursday.
Thursday September 2, 2010 7:15PM | ljworld.com
Kline's ethics case postponed until February
A professional ethics hearing for former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline has been postponed until February.
Thursday September 2, 2010 6:05PM | ljworld.com
KDOT reinstates program that provides loans to communities for transportation projects
The Kansas Department of Transportation is renewing a revolving loan program designed to help local governments complete some types of projects.
Thursday September 2, 2010 1:25PM | ljworld.com
Kansas purchases 60,000 exams to help students prepare for college, post-secondary job training
Kansas plans to buy 60,000 exams so that public schools can help eighth- and 10th-graders prepare for college or job training after high school.
Thursday September 2, 2010 1:24PM | ljworld.com
Campaign Notebook: Kansas Chamber holding fundraiser for Brownback
In June, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Holland told the Chamber that he would not seek nor accept the group’s endorsement.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 6:11PM | ljworld.com
Governor wants review of all state agencies' computer systems
The computer disruption that rocked the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for most of August is prompting a general review of computer systems in all state agencies.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 3:02PM | ljworld.com
Kansas attorney general to report on state's DNA sample backlog
With new funding this budget year, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation is working to reduce the number of DNA samples in its backlog.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 1:23PM | ljworld.com
Parkinson to discuss food security, hunger in Kansas
Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson is planning a news conference Wednesday with a group that studies food insecurity and hunger in the state.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 1:17PM | ljworld.com
Obama: Time to turn page on Iraq
Claiming no victory, President Barack Obama formally ended the U.S. combat role in Iraq after seven long years of bloodshed, declaring firmly Tuesday night: “It’s time to turn the page.” Now, he said, the nation’s most urgent priority is fixing its own sickly economy.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 5:00AM | ljworld.com
Eudora resident to sue for ballot access
A Eudora man is preparing to file an action against the State Objections Board after it denied his petition to run for Congress.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 5:00AM | ljworld.com
Gates calls for patience in Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Tuesday called on a war-weary American public for patience in Afghanistan, arguing that after years of neglect the U.S. had finally devoted the necessary resources to a conflict that had long been overshadowed by the Iraq war.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 5:00AM | ljworld.com
Murkowski concedes Senate primary
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Tuesday night conceded the Republican primary election to Joe Miller, the “tea party”-backed challenger who maintained his Election Day lead after thousands of additional absentee and other ballots were counted through the day.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 5:00AM | ljworld.com
Oval Office gets makeover ahead of speech
When President Barack Obama moved into the White House last year, he didn’t rush into the presidential tradition of redecorating the Oval Office.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 5:00AM | ljworld.com
State collects $38M more than expected
Kansas collected nearly $38 million more in taxes than anticipated in August, raising hopes Tuesday that the state can avoid major reductions in its current budget.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 5:00AM | ljworld.com
Obama on Iraq: It's time to turn the page
Declaring no victory after seven years of bloodshed, President Barack Obama on Tuesday ended the U.S. combat mission in Iraq, telling millions who were divided over the war in his country and around the world: "It is time to turn the page."
Wednesday September 1, 2010 12:25AM | ljworld.com
Statehouse Live: Newly renovated Statehouse room needs more work, officials say
The large room on the third floor of the Capitol is used by the House Appropriations Committee and other committees.
Tuesday August 31, 2010 3:53PM | ljworld.com
Kansas officials hope August tax collections meet expectations
Kansas officials are hoping the state`s tax collections in August met expectations.
Tuesday August 31, 2010 1:36PM | ljworld.com
In first 8 months, returns good for Kansas casino
Despite the poor economy, the first state-owned casino in Kansas is exceeding revenue projections and drawing customers from throughout the Midwest, according to lottery officials.
Tuesday August 31, 2010 5:00AM | ljworld.com
Vital stats system now running for KDHE
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says it now has access to electronic versions of birth certificates and other vital statistics records.
Tuesday August 31, 2010 5:00AM | ljworld.com
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