Nobody knows why. Kansans for Life: 'Jack Confer was our last hope...'

Board of Healing Arts executive director unexpectedly resigns

According to wire reports Thursday, Jack Confer, executive director of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, resigned Oct. 19 from his position. By Friday, all that was left of Confer's brief tenure were unanswered questions. [Read more...]

HEALTH CARE: Harry Reid and Dem leadership attempt to lock in special benefits for their constituents.

Kansans will have to pay to support health care in states favored by Democrats

Reports from Washington, D.C., show that Democrats working on the health-care plan they are trying to pass are making sure to add in some bonuses for the states they represent. [Read more...]

FINANCIAL CRISIS: Wagnon: State coffers lost $1 billion because of tax cuts. Trabert: Report's a charade to justify raising people's taxes.

State revenue reports used as weapon in clash over tax hikes

It's a twist on the old game of he-said-she-said. This time, however, the issue is money — specifically whether the state has a right to demand more of it from taxpayers. [Read more...]

Appropriations Committee continues to address budget crisis, vice chair concerned about Dems calling for tax increases for schools

Financial crisis may finally make schools 'participate in cuts'

The House Appropriations Committee met last week as part of a series of gatherings taking place prior to the start of the 2010 Legislative Session to discuss ways to address the state’s budget crisis. [Read more...]

POLITICS: Moran beats Tiahrt in fundraising, while Democrat Goyle earns most donations in Fourth District race

Most recent campaign finance reports offer surprising figures

Kansas congressional candidates for the 2010 elections have raised a total of $3.46 million in receipts, and have a combined total of $2.574 million cash on hand. [Read more...]

Labette Community College trustee becomes whistleblower after learning that the college's money may have been given to a political campaign

College funds end up in McKinney's campaign warchest

A Labette Community College trustee has accused the college president, George Knox, of donating $500 of school money to the campaign of Kansas State Treasurer Dennis McKinney. If true, the donation may be a violation of state law, according to the state senator who wrote the statute. [Read more...]

ABORTION: Organization launches local drive for awareness with more than four dozen billboards

Missouri-based foundation helps raise awareness of pro-life pregnancy clinics in Kansas City area

The Vitae Caring Foundation, a non-profit pro-life organization, officially launched a campaign yesterday targeted at raising awareness for pregnancy medical clinics in the greater Kansas City area. [Read more...]

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