High court limits jury's power
The state's highest court is allowing a grand jury to keep investigating one of the few U.S. doctors who performs late-term abortions but is limiting its power to subpoena his patients' records.
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Archive of Kansas on Wednesday May 07, 2008
High court limits jury's power
The state's highest court is allowing a grand jury to keep investigating one of the few U.S. doctors who performs late-term abortions but is limiting its power to subpoena his patients' records. Read More
The $6,400 question - should KU Athletics be reimbursed?
The weeklong celebration that engulfed Lawrence after the Kansas University Jayhawks won the national basketball championship didn't come without a price. Read More
Silver Alert helps rescue lost seniors
When an elderly person with dementia is lost, seven states can trigger a Silver Alert to let the community know. Proposals in Congress would expand the successful missing persons program to all 50 states. Read More
Session nears end with third coal bill
Call it Coal 3. For the third time in the 2008 legislative session, lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill that would authorize the construction of two 700-megawatt coal-fired power plants and strip the state of authority to block similar projects. Read More
Budget deal looks close in Kansas Legislature
Lawmakers were close to breaking a budget deadlock Tuesday night that could lead to the Legislature?s adjournment sometime today. Read More
Three governors, including Sebelius, talk energy
Energy was the topic as three governors, including Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas, met in Overland Park for a National Governors Association summit on clean energy. Read More
Iowa First Lady receives Iowa book
First Lady Mari Culver paid a visit to an elementary school in Ankeny today. Teacher Lori Reha's first-grade students at East Elementary wrote a book about the State of Iowa, which they dedicated to the Governor and presented to his wife. Read More
Sexual abuse alleged at mental health facility
Kansas City police are investigating allegations that an employee at the Western Missouri Mental Health Center sexually assaulted at least four teenage girls who were patients. Read More
House, Senate adjourn nearer accord on budget
Senate and House negotiators drew close to an agreement on the final spending bill of the year late Tuesday, before adjourning until this morning. Read More
Coal plant bill OK'd by Kansas Senate
The Kansas Senate has passed yet another bill to authorize two coal-fired power plants in western Kansas, even as enthusiasm for the fight dimmed in the legislative session's final hours. Read More
Funds scant for disabled services
It was a loud day at the state Capitol Tuesday as people with disabilities and their supporters tried to shout their way to additional funding. Read More
Voter ID passes, but veto possible
A bill requiring people to provide photo identification when they vote passed both houses of the Legislature on Tuesday and is headed for the governor's desk. Read More
House speaker alleges improper use of plane trips by governor
In Kansas politics, the state plane used by the governor can be an asset or a liability. House Speaker Melvin Neufeld, R-Ingalls, recently accused Gov. Kathleen Sebelius of getting people to vote against the coal-fired power project by flying them to Kansas University basketball games. Read More
State's budget still up in air
The state's wrap-up budget remained in limbo late Tuesday after the House adjourned with no resolution to negotiations on the final spending issues. The day was filled with talk of who was to blame for the delay. Read More
Session slowly coming to end
The Legislature moved closer to a climatic ending of the 2008 session late Tuesday by debating a bill containing a cluster of economic development incentives and consent for construction of a $3.6 billion coal-fired electric plant in southwest Kansas. Read More
Kansas high court limits grand jury's power in abortion case
TOPEKA, Kan. - The state's highest court Tuesday allowed a grand jury to keep investigating one of the few U.S. doctors who performs late-term abortions but limited its power to subpoena his patients' records. Read More
Will states fix 2012 primary process?
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Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More
Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views. Read More
Legislators prod Congress on Medicaid, Real ID
As some states tumble into what they fear is a recession, state lawmakers from across the country are pushing Congress for relief from impending federal rules that would force states to pick up more Medicaid costs and spend billions to make drivers’ licenses more secure. Read More
With justices' OK, voter ID moves ahead
A decision Monday (April 28) by the U.S. Supreme Court to let Indiana demand photo identification from voters paves the way for other states to do the same during November’s presidential election, experts say. Read More
More states offer choice in long-term care
More states are poised to offer a successful alternative to traditional Medicaid plans that allows elders and the disabled to avoid moving to a nursing facility by hiring friends, neighbors or family members to look after them in their own homes. Read More
Credit crunch hits states' college loans
(Updated 11:55 a.m. EDT, April 23, 2008)
The credit crisis has led some state lending agencies to suspend their federal and private student loan programs, forcing thousands of students to search elsewhere for money to pay for college. Read More
Partisan mix in R.I., Conn. poses challenges
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Will Democrats grow legislative edge in '08?
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WORTH NOTING: Illinois gov runs up travel tab
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s commuting costs start to add up. South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds settles a dispute with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over a cranky game warden. Read More |
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