Legislature Adjourns for now
Legislature adjourns major part of session
Lawmakers on Wednesday fought over the Kansas University Medical Center, but approved a budget and tax cuts as they completed the main part of the 2007 legislative session, which will always be known as the session when expanded gambling was adopted.

Minimum Wage Law Update in MO
House Republicans press for changes in minimum wage law approved by voters
JEFFERSON CITY | Just months after Missourians overwhelmingly approved increasing the minimum wage, House Republicans are pushing a measure that would eliminate a yearly cost-of-living increase built into the new wage.

County Chair begins takeover of Sheriff’s Office
Alternatives to incarceration needed, Surbaugh says
Surbaugh outlined her plan to establish a Criminal Justice Advisory Council to identify and recommend alternatives to incarceration. Given the county’s growing needs, Surbaugh said, it is regrettable that Johnson County is spending $55 million on a 416-bed jail expansion, scheduled to open in 2009.

Merriam Officials want stricter Gun Laws
Merriam eyes patch for gun law
Last year Merriam banned concealed weapons from certain city-owned buildings. But in drafting that ordinance, city staff noticed that Merriam has no laws prohibiting unconcealed weapons in those same restricted areas.

Lawrence should help pay for KU Infrastructure needs
Neufeld: City benefits from KU and should pay for repairs
House Speaker Melvin Neufeld said Wednesday that because Lawrence benefits from having Kansas University, it should help pay for it with higher taxes.

Ryun Preparing for 08 Run
Ryun says he’ll run again for Congress in 2008
Former Rep. Jim Ryun, upset by Democrat Nancy Boyda in last year’s 2nd Congressional District election, says he is already raising money to run again in 2008.

Jenkins Preparing for 08 Run
Treasurer plans run at Boyda in '08
State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins, of Topeka, said she filed documents with the Federal Election Commission required of individuals seeking and accepting contributions for federal office. The Republican submitted statements of organization and candidacy Monday to the FEC.

Election Accountability Bill Fails in Kansas
The House failed Tuesday to pass a controversial bill mandating people show proof of citizenship when registering to vote for the first time and requiring most voters to present a picture identification when casting a ballot.
The House failed Tuesday to pass a controversial bill mandating people show proof of citizenship when registering to vote for the first time and requiring most voters to present a picture identification when casting a ballot.