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Moore defends his vote on rescue package
By Scott Rothschild
October 2, 2008
U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer on Tuesday campaigned in support of the failed financial markets bailout, and backed U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, the only Kansan in Congress who voted for the proposal.
At debate, Holland says Pine not ‘truthful’ about residence
By Scott Rothschild
September 30, 2008
Republican state Sen. Roger Pine and Democratic challenger Tom Holland dueled Tuesday over immigration and Pine’s residence.
Moore defends rescue vote
House majority leader visits area in support of lone Kansan to vote for package
By Scott Rothschild
September 30, 2008
U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer on Tuesday campaigned in support of the failed financial markets bailout, and backed U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, the only Kansan in Congress who voted for the proposal.
State council recommends lower highway speed limits
By Scott Rothschild
August 21, 2008
Slower commutes and steeper fines could be down the road under a proposal advanced last week by the Kansas Energy Council.
Governor appoints task force to study transportation plans
By Scott Rothschild
August 20, 2008
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius last week kicked off the start of the state’s next transportation program. But funding will be a challenge.
Legislator upset by new disclosure on Leavenworth’s failed biolab bid
By Scott Rothschild
August 14, 2008
A state legislator on Monday expressed anger after a report indicated that Leavenworth had a high score as a possible location for a federal biosafety lab but was leapfrogged as a finalist by politically connected Mississippi.
Decision to skip Leavenworth as NBAF finalist was unfair, angry lawmaker says
By Scott Rothschild
August 11, 2008
A state legislator on Monday expressed anger after a report indicated that Leavenworth had a high score as a possible location for a federal biosafety lab but was leapfrogged as a finalist by politically connected Mississippi.
Lynn Jenkins secures Republican bid
By Scott Rothschild
August 7, 2008
Former congressman Jim Ryun early Wednesday conceded defeat to State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins in the Republican Party primary for the 2nd Congressional District nomination.
Tax increase for highways ruled out
By Scott Rothschild
July 30, 2008
Sensing the public would not tolerate an increase in the state gasoline tax at a time of record gasoline prices, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has pretty much closed the door on raising the levy.
Higher education affordability important to regents leader
By Scott Rothschild
July 23, 2008
Donna Shank wants higher education to be available for all Kansans.

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