Lawmaker Pushes Early Adjournment to Save Time
Democratic challenger Paul Davis proposes banking 20 days of the 2014 legislative session and returning to Topeka after the Kansas Supreme Court school finance ruling. He argues the move would save about 1.3 million and focus on court related decisions. Republican critiques say lawmakers must finish work. Davis notes the session has produced controversial bills and a circus atmosphere.
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Political leaders contact list for Kansas and federal offices
A compiled directory of political figures with office addresses in Washington and Topeka, including President Obama, U.S. Representatives Jenkins and Moran, Senators Roberts and Moran, Governor Brownback, Attorney General Schmidt, and state legislators Finch Jones Tyson. Contains phone numbers and emails where provided.
Kansas: Time Forgot and the Angry Right
Dr. Mark Peterson analyzes Kansas political culture, arguing a conservative, anti-government minority drives policy while the state’s growth stalls. He notes tax cuts, underfunded pensions, and venture into regulation, with public opinion wavering between a centrist, progressive urge and entrenched right-wing activity.
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A Day in the Kansas Capitol From a Lawmaker's View
A Kansas representative describes a busy January to May session week. Start in Topeka with the 8 a.m. Calendar, attend Pensions and Benefits, meet lobbyists or constituents, then floor time at 11 a.m. Health and Human Services and Education Budget committees follow, often ending around 5 p.m. Mondays also include a Wellsville school board meeting and late-night eBay orders.
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Midpoint of 2014 Kansas legislative session reached
Lawmakers spent much time on floor votes as the halfway point nears. Bills must pass chamber of origin by Friday unless exempt. post turn around, bills crossing chambers face final scrutiny. The process aims to curb unintended effects and protect Kansans, though some measures may later be revised.
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Kansas Bill HB 2557 Seeks Tax Breaks for Textbooks
Kansas college students could receive a sales tax refund on required textbooks if HB 2557 advances. The measure also delays penalties for timely filed income tax returns later found to owe more, provided payments occur within 30 days of notice. HB 2557 passed the House 12 0 and moves to the Senate.
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Kansas Lawmaker Kevin Jones Takes Legislative Break
Representative Kevin Jones of Franklin County and the 5th District in the Kansas House begins a long-awaited family vacation today through Tuesday during the legislative break. Contact him at kevin.jones@house.ks.gov or (785) 296-6287 for official matters.
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