KAKE State Politics

Kansas Lawmakers Plan To Deal With Coal Plants Again Legislative leaders expect another round of debate next year over whether coal-fired power plants should be built in western Kansas. - (Full Story) Huelskamp Considering Run At Congress State Sen. Tim Huelskamp says he's thinking about making a run for Congress in two years. - (Full Story) Kansas Legislators Begin Budget Talks State agencies are painting a picture of significant cuts to programs and services as Kansas faces a looming budget deficit for the next fiscal year. (Full Story) Johnson Co. Rep. Wins 2nd Term As Kansas House Leader Rep. Ray Merrick will serve a second term as majority leader in the Kansas House. (Full Story) Davis Elected Kansas House Democrat Leader House Democrats elect Rep. Paul Davis of Lawrence as their new leader. (Full Story) Schmidt To Serve 2nd Term As Senate Majority Leader Republican moderate Derek Schmidt was unopposed in his bid for a second term as Senate Majority Leader. (Full Story) New Kansas House Speaker Designated Republicans in the Kansas House choose Rep. Mike O'Neal as their new speaker. (Full Story) GOP Picks Morris For 2nd Term As Senate President Senate President Steve Morris is nominated for a second term in the chamber's top position by fellow Republicans. (Full Story) Vratil Retains Senate VP Post Senate Vice President John Vratil wins a three-way race to retain his position. (Full Story) Kansas Board To Certify Election Results November's election results from Kansas will become official Wednesday. (Full Story) Kansas Legislators Face Tough Budget Choices Legislators who will be writing the state budget next year are beginning to see just how much of a challenge they face as special interest groups begin pushing for more money. (Full Story) Recount Gives Reitz Kansas Senate Win Republican Sen. Roger Reitz, of Manhattan, wins re-election by the slimmest margin in any legislative race on the Nov. 4 ballot. (Full Story) Sebelius Names McKinney As Kansas Treasurer Choice Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has made her decision on who will be the next state treasurer. (Full Story) Another Democrat Uninterested In Being Kansas Treasurer A member of one of the state's most prominent political families isn't interested in being state treasurer. (Full Story) More Headlines...

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