Legislature signs off session with coal bill
The Kansas Legislature on Wednesday sent another coal-fired power plants bill to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius before ending the wrap-up session.
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Archive of Kansas on Thursday May 08, 2008
Legislature signs off session with coal bill
The Kansas Legislature on Wednesday sent another coal-fired power plants bill to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius before ending the wrap-up session. Read More
Legislature concludes work
Consider these two scenarios for the fate of the coal bill: The third time is the charm. Or, three strikes and you are out. Supporters of a coal-fired power plant were banking on the former Wednesday. They are hopeful Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will sign off on their third bill of the session authorizing expansion of the power plant near Holcomb in southwest Kansas. Read More
At-risk gubernatorial seats increase
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Final spending bill approved
Legislators approved a version of the year?s final spending bill Wednesday night preserving a project critics call "the road to nowhere." Read More
KU professor on tonight's 'Daily Show'
A University of Kansas professor will be Jon Stewart's guest tonight on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show." David Perlmutter, who also is KU's associate dean for graduate and research studies, will talk about his new book, Blogwars, which explores the history and phenomenon of political blogs. Read More
Sports facility upgrades expanded
With upgrades to the Kansas University football team?s facilities nearly complete, attention this summer will return to Allen Fieldhouse and the area around it for $55 million in upgrades, expansions and additions. Read More
Contest rates state by design
The finalists in a statewide architectural wonders contest claim to be the biggest, longest and fanciest structures in Kansas. But you can be the judge of that. The Kansas Sampler Foundation is asking people to choose from among 24 nominees in the 8 Wonders of Kansas Architecture contest. Read More
Silver Alert helps rescue lost seniors
(Updated 9:30 a.m EST, May 8, 2008) When an elderly person with dementia is lost, eight states can trigger an alert to let the community know. Proposals in Congress would expand the successful missing persons program to all 50 states. Read More
Controversial Lawrence bypass gets federal approval
A proposed highway that would route traffic through southeast Lawrence has cleared its last environmental hurdle, but a courtroom battle still looms. The federal government has given final environmental approval to the four-lane South Lawrence Trafficway, which could make it easier to reach parts of Lawrence from the Kansas City area. Read More
Bombardier-inspired tax-credit program headed to governor
Capping seven weeks of intense debate, Missouri legislators gave final approval Wednesday to a new tax-credit program that could bring an aircraft assembly plant to Kansas City. Read More
Governor fires back in dispute over e-mails
The governor began returning fire Wednesday as Missouri's e-mail wars heated up. Read More
Voter ID measure moves ahead in Missouri
Missouri lawmakers gave preliminary approval to voter ID legislation on Wednesday, reopening a deeply partisan issue with scant time remaining in the session. Read More
Vehicle registration fees likely to go up
Fees to register a vehicle in the state would increase by $4 under a compromise bill sent to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. Read More
House, Senate pass final spending bill
Kansas lawmakers cut corporate tax rates by $13.3 million next year before approving a hard-fought final spending bill and adjourning for the year late Wednesday. Read More
House roll call on bill allowing coal-fired plants
Here is the 76-48 vote Wednesday by which the House approved the latest bill allowing for the expansion of the Holcomb power plant and restricting the power of the secretary of health and environment. Supporters of the provisions tied them to economic development projects in other parts of the state. Read More
KU prof to be on 'Daily Show'
LAWRENCE, Kan. ? A University of Kansas journalism professor and author will be on the hot seat today when he sits down with Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" to discuss his new book about political blogging. Read More
Planned oil pipeline to cut across Montana
TransCanada Corp. is planning to build a 36-inch underground pipeline through Eastern Montana and five other states to carry Canadian crude to U.S. refineries along the Gulf Coast of Texas. 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
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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