Kansas Political News
Duel begins over concealed carry in public buildings
Gun enthusiasts on Monday pushed for legislation that would allow concealed carry of a gun in public buildings and prohibit local governments from regulations on carrying firearms. But cities, counties and other groups opposed the measure. By Scott Rothschild.
Monday February 25, 2013 9:30PM | ljworld.com
Advance voting hours extended until 7 p.m. tonight; Lawrence City Commission election will go on as scheduled Tuesday
Voters wanting to avoid the predicted Election Day snowstorm tomorrow have been given a second chance. A ruling by the Kansas Secretary of State will allow advance voting to continued until 7 p.m. tonight at the Douglas County Courthouse, 11th and Massachusetts streets. Previously, state regulations were set to close advance voting at noon today. By Chad Lawhorn
Monday February 25, 2013 7:52PM | ljworld.com
House panel endorses Brownback's higher ed budget, including funds for KU Med Center building
The House Appropriations Committee on Monday endorsed Gov. Sam Brownback's higher education budget, but several committee members voiced disapproval about spending levels at public universities. By Scott Rothschild
Monday February 25, 2013 6:37PM | ljworld.com
Town Talk: Last-minute guide to Lawrence City Commission primary election
Town Talk for Feb. 25, 2013.
Monday February 25, 2013 3:05PM | ljworld.com
Capitol Report: Higher ed funding, classroom dollars, college savings
Higher ed funding, classroom instruction, and college savings. By Scott Rothschild.
Monday February 25, 2013 6:00AM | ljworld.com
Revenue Secretary Jordan says Brownback cares about the poor
Gov. Sam Brownback's policies have frequently been criticized for hurting low-income Kansans. But on Sunday, Kansas Department of Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan sought to defend his boss, saying that Brownback is compassionate to the poor and that the governor gives money to homeless people on Massachusetts Street. By Scott Rothschild
Monday February 25, 2013 1:58AM | ljworld.com
County offices to open; election goes forward
The Douglas County courthouse will be open both Monday and Tuesday, but some offices may close early. Tuesday's primary election will go forward. By Peter Hancock.
Sunday February 24, 2013 11:45PM | ljworld.com
Douglas County officials keeping close eye on property tax legislation
A bill pending in the Kansas Legislature could remove a large amount of commercial and industrial property from the tax rolls. But Douglas County officials say they can't tell yet how big of an impact it would have locally. By Peter Hancock.
Sunday February 24, 2013 6:00AM | ljworld.com
Conservatives changing state government
The conservative takeover of state government has resulted in numerous bills aimed at insulating the Kansas Legislature from both judicial review and federal requirements, while attempting to give legislators more control over local governments and schools. By Scott Rothschild
Sunday February 24, 2013 6:00AM | ljworld.com
Local government employees racked up more than $3 million in overtime in 2012
Local government employees clocked more than $3 million in overtime wages last year, including one Lawrence police detective who made $40,000 above his regular salary, according to records from Douglas County, the City of Lawrence and the Lawrence Public School District. And city overtime wages saw a big bump in 2012. By Shaun Hittle
Sunday February 24, 2013 4:28AM | ljworld.com
Ralliers protest policies of Brownback, conservative Republicans in the Legislature
Approximately 200 people rallied Saturday outside the Statehouse, protesting the policies of Gov. Sam Brownback and conservative Republicans. By Scott Rothschild
Saturday February 23, 2013 10:36PM | ljworld.com
Health care providers oppose Republican resolution to not expand Medicaid
Allowing more low-income people to get health coverage will save lives and boost the economy, health care providers said Friday as they urged legislators to reject a resolution that says Kansas isn't interested in expanding Medicaid under the federal Affordable Care Act. By Scott Rothschild.
Friday February 22, 2013 10:58PM | ljworld.com
Plaintiffs file cross-appeal in school finance lawsuit
Plaintiffs in the school finance case "Gannon vs. Kansas" say the district court should have ordered even more funding for Kansas schools. Lawyers expect the Kansas Supreme Court to take up the case this fall. By Peter Hancock.
Friday February 22, 2013 10:07PM | ljworld.com
Douglas County election officials urge early voting in primary as more snow threatens area
With the possibility of more snow Sunday and Monday, county election officials are urging voters to take advantage of advance voting. By Peter Hancock.
Friday February 22, 2013 8:24PM | ljworld.com
Sen. Holland, Revenue Secretary Jordan to discuss impact of state income tax cuts
Income tax cuts signed into law last year by Gov. Sam Brownback will be the subject of a public discussion at the Dole Institute of Politics between state Sen. Tom Holland and Kansas Department of Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan. The event will start at 4 p.m. Sunday and is free and open to the public. By Scott Rothschild.
Friday February 22, 2013 8:00PM | ljworld.com
Riordan thinks doctor's perspective, problem solving skills would be asset to City Commission
The simple answer to why Terry Riordan chose a career as a pediatrician, as opposed to some other more glamorous medical specialty, is that he likes kids. But there’s another answer that is a bit more telling. By Chad Lawhorn
Friday February 22, 2013 6:07PM | ljworld.com
U.S. Rep. Pompeo critical of KU Chancellor Gray-Little's video on sequestration
U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo, R-Wichita, accused Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little of overly strong rhetoric in a video put out by a science and research group that urges Congress to stop the sequester. By Scott Rothschild.
Friday February 22, 2013 4:20PM | ljworld.com
HR director wants to ‘give back,’ review city’s longterm plans
It would be easy enough to think that Scott Criqui started campaigning for the Lawrence City Commission nearly a year ago — many months before other candidates — because he wanted extra time to get to know the community. By Chad Lawhorn
Thursday February 21, 2013 8:36PM | ljworld.com
Sponsor of gun rights bill says attorney general assistant trying to gut the measure
The chief sponsor of a bill that supporters say will protect Kansas gun owners from federal restrictions has accused the state attorney general's office of trying to gut the legislation. By Scott Rothschild.
Thursday February 21, 2013 5:49PM | ljworld.com
Senate approves constitutional amendment that would kick courts out of school finance
The Kansas Senate on Wednesday approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would remove the courts from school finance decisions and give exclusive power to the Legislature on how much state funding public schools receive. By Scott Rothschild
Wednesday February 20, 2013 11:55PM | ljworld.com
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