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Analysis: Parkinson more conciliatory to GOP
Democratic Gov. Mark Parkinson has been friendlier toward the Republican-controlled Legislature than his predecessor, making the debate over Kansas' budget problems less contentious.
Kansas ag secretary moves to Farm Service Agency
Secretary of Agriculture Adrian Polansky has been tapped to head the Farm Service Agency in Kansas for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a position he held during the Clinton administration.
Sanford's Bigger Sin: Going AWOL
Forget South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford 's acknowledged sexual indiscretions. How bad was it that he went AWOL from his gubernatorial duties? Many state officials, in South Carolina and elsewhere, interviewed Thursday said that Sanford's lapse was bad indeed -- but they also recommended against holding out for a rash of new laws to curb ...
"Rapid Robert" Bob Dole just can't slow down
The other day, I asked Bob Dole how he was doing. His first two words: 'I'm busy.' Funny, but that's exactly why I was calling.
Kansas governor names interim aging secretary
Gov. Mark Parkinson has appointed Martin Kennedy as the interim secretary for the Department on Aging.
Sebelius Says Obama Is Open to National Insurance Co-Op in Health Overhaul
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said the Obama administration is open to the idea of a national insurance cooperative as a way to extend coverage to all Americans and bring down costs.
Sierra wants public hearing on plant
The Kansas Sierra Club, joined by the environmental legal group EarthJustice, has asked for a public hearing in Sunflower Electric's proposed construction of an 895 megawatt coal-fired power plant near Holcomb.
Viega opens 439,000-sq.ft. manufacturing center in Kansas
Nearly a thousand industry partners, government officials and Viega personnel gathered in late April for the official grand opening of Viega's 439,000-sq.ft. Manufacturing and Distribution Center.
The abortion war battle over Kansas.
NEW FRONT IN ABORTION WARS: THE KANSAS GOVERNOR'S MANSION. Sam Brownback with a young supporter at the 2007 CPAC conference in D.C. Photo via Flickr user VictoryNH .
Brownback's Primary Field Clears; Palin May Face Primary; Toomey ...
BROWNBACK'S PRIMARY FIELD CLEARS; PALIN MAY FACE PRIMARY; TOOMEY RAISES BUCKS; HUCKABEE WADES INTO S.C. PRIMARY.
Barnett joins the race for Moran's seat
Jim Barnett, state senator for all but the western edge of Marion County since 2004 as part of Senate District 17, would like to continue to represent its citizens but in a different capacity.
Sebelius: Insurance co-ops would cut costs
A government healthcare program would save money by increasing competition among insurance providers, U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Sunday.
Gov't Going Forward With Swine Flu Vaccine Plans
WASHINGTON -- Health secretary Kathleen Sebelius says production of a vaccine for swine flu is being set up in case a vaccine program is recommended.
Vice President Biden and Overland Park Mayor to Kick Off Widening of U.S. 69
Vice President Joe Biden and Overland Park Mayor Carl Gerlach will be among the dignitaries to help launch an $82.2 million widening project of U.S. 69 Highway today.
Snyder says he was first choice for Kan. lt. gov.
Kathleen Sebelius has confirmed that she talked to Bill Snyder about serving as her lieutenant governor in 2006 during his break from coaching Kansas State football.
Biden affirms stimulus spending
Vice President Joe Biden, center, exited Air Force Two at the New Century Air Center near Gardner, Kan.
Biden to Promote 'Road To Recovery' in Metro
" The economic "Road to Recovery" tour is making a stop in the metro Thursday afternoon.
LAWRENCE a ' State Treasurer Dennis McKinney is showing no interest in running for governor next year.
Jim Barnett Interview - Why he's running for U.S. Congress
Jim Barnett, a physician and Republican member of the Kansas Senate from Emporia, has joined the field seeking the nomination for the U.S. Congress from the First District of.
Bill O'Reilly may actually be somewhat responsible for the recent murder of the abortion doctor
I'd think that there was some partisanship behind the accusation if it wasn't for the details in This Article : "ABC illustrated this with a brief November 6, 2006 clip of Fox News's Bill O'Reilly claiming on his program, "We have incontrovertible evidence that this man is executing babies about to be born, in late term, because the woman is ...