Statehouse briefing
A roundup of news made by elected state officials in Topeka.
Brownback-Giuliani meeting stirs debate
On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., underscored his potential support for Rudy Giuliani by declaring he was "much more comfortable" with the candidate's views on abortion after meeting with him for more than an hour . Read more...
Sebelius considers signing official language legislation
A bill making English the state's official language has received a tepid reception from Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. Read more...
Legislature wraps up 2007 session
Legislators finished a $12.5 billion budget before ending their annual session Wednesday, but some of them don't think the state can sustain the spending, even for another two years. Read more...
Bill would require reporting of underage sex
State social workers who learn about boys and girls having sex before they're 16 would be required to share their findings with police, according to an amendment in the House version of the omnibus budget bill that passed Friday. Read more...
Sebelius orders inquiry into Guard treatment of women
When New York Times Magazine investigated the sexual abuse of women in the military, the results were shocking. Read more...
Agency could join campaign against global warming
Kansas Energy Council members on Friday discussed joining a national wave of states targeting greenhouse gas emissions. Read more...
War widow praises picketing bill
War widow Brandy Sacco stood in a Capitol hallway, holding emotions in check as she answered media questions on funeral picketing limits Gov. Kathleen Sebelius had just signed into law. Read more...
Kansas may have to offset loss of Medicaid dollars
Officials are putting together a governor's budget amendment they say is needed to offset the loss of million of dollars in federal Medicaid payments to fund special education programs. Read more...
Backlog in immigrant classes
Hundreds of immigrant adults remain in line to take English classes in Kansas. Read more...
Small steps taken on health care
The 2007 legislative session featured stark differences on the health care reform front. Read more...
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