Local News:
Brownback Names Head Of New Children And Families Department
Fri, February 03, 2012
The Department for Children and Families will be created along with the proposed Department of Aging and Disability Services under an executive reorganization order.
Rural Communities Meet To Collaborate
Fri, February 03, 2012
A conference and brainstorming session focusing on issues facing rural Kansas kicks off Friday in Newton.
No Vaccine Exemption Bill This Year
Thu, February 02, 2012
A bill that would expand the number of exemptions allowed for parents who don’t want their children to be immunized apparently will not go to a vote this year.
New Bill Would Provide Oversight Of Medicaid Privatization
Thu, February 02, 2012
A bill called the KanCare Accountability Act has been introduced in the Kansas House.
Redistricting Proposal Includes Changes For Manhattan, Lawrence
Thu, February 02, 2012
A Senate committee has approved a map redrawing the state’s congressional districts.
Inter-Faith Ministries To Hold 12th Annual Souper Bowl
Thu, February 02, 2012
Inter-Faith Ministries will host their annual Souper Bowl event Friday to increase awareness of hunger insecurity in the Wichita area.
Senate Committee Approves Redistricting Map
Wed, February 01, 2012
The new map still needs approval from the full Senate before it moves on to the House for further consideration.
Brownback’s Office Says He Warned Legislators About Open Meetings Law
Wed, February 01, 2012
Gov. Sam Brownback’s staff says he warned lawmakers not to violate the state’s open meetings law while attending dinners at Cedar Crest mansion.
Environmental Impact Statement Required for Sunflower Project to Proceed
Wed, February 01, 2012
A federal judge in Washington says the expansion of a coal-fired power plant in southwest Kansas can’t go forward without a federal environmental impact statement.
Brownback Touts Education Proposal Before Business Leaders
Wed, February 01, 2012
Governor Sam Brownback is continuing his pitch for a plan to overhaul the school funding formula, saying the proposal could help the state avoid lawsuits over education finance.
Mayor Brewer Sets Sights On Diversification In State Of The City Address
Wed, February 01, 2012
In his State of the City Address Tuesday night, Mayor Carl Brewer said despite being challenged by dwindling revenues and continuing obligations, Wichita is healthy, focused and moving forward.
Gov Pitches Education Plan to Business Leaders
Tue, January 31, 2012
The plan would simplify the school funding formula and give local districts more freedom to raise property taxes.
Governor’s Legislative Dinners Questioned
Tue, January 31, 2012
The president of the Kansas Senate says he questioned whether dinners of legislators invited to Gov. Sam Brownback’s official residence violate the state’s open meetings law.
Senate Committee Will Vote On Redistricting Map This Week
Tue, January 31, 2012
A Senate committee will vote this week on a map that would redraw Kansas’ congressional districts.
Mayor Carl Brewer To Deliever State Of The City Address
Tue, January 31, 2012
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer is scheduled to deliver his annual State of the City Address Tuesday evening.
