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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 2013

Page

3

Capitol Briefing Capitol briefing from Kansas by Scott Rothschild

Kansas lawmakers hear updates on state budget policy and agency actions as reporter Scott Rothschild files condensed notes from the Capitol. Key officials, committee chairs, and session dates are highlighted in a daily briefing format.

Conservative Republicans push changes on judges and school finance

Conservative Republicans seek more executive and legislative influence over appellate court appointments and push bills limiting political advocacy by teacher and public employee groups. The House may debate the advocacy bill this week while a constitutional amendment on appointments is set for Senate debate. The topic ties to court rulings ordering school funding increases in 2005 and this year, fueling GOP anger and calls for elected lawmakers to control finance.

Senate House Kansas Supreme Court Sam Brownback Kansas National Education Association Kansas Board of Regents Federal and State Affairs Committee

Conservatives push for ballot overhauls of Kansas judiciary

Conservative Republicans in Kansas press a constitutional amendment to end attorney screened nominating commissions for the state Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Gov Brownback allies back governor appointments with Senate confirmation. House and Senate judiciary panels back changes, but two thirds in both chambers and voter approval loom. Critics warn of reduced checks and democratic legitimacy, while supporters say courts must reflect a rightward shift in state government.

Pera Kansas State Court of Appeals Supreme Court Sam Brownback Senate House Judiciary Committees Jim Ward Wichita House Judiciary Committee Lance Kinzer Court of Appeals Kansas Bar Association GOP Kansas _ University law Stephen Ware Bar Ware Brownback Susan Wagle Sen David Haley Senate Judiciary Committee Haley

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