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Representative Anthony Brown (R- Eudora) has submitted a redistricting map for the state’s federal congressional districts. The is dubbed “The I-70 District” map. This plan is one of many proposed plans. Hearings on all of the plans may begin next week. … Continue reading →

The Kansas Democratic Party welcomes Dakota Loomis as the state party’s communications director. KDP Executive Director Jason Perkey announced the addition today. Loomis, a Lawrence native, has been working as deputy chief of staff for the Shawnee County District Attorney’s … Continue reading →

Since Kris Kobach has joined Mitt Romney’s advisory committee he is recommending a policy of “Attrition Through Enforcement” for illegal immigrants. The plan is also referred to as “Self-deportation.” Mr. Romney already has the most aggressive illegal immigration policy of the … Continue reading →

The state’s telecommunications companies have called for rejection of the plan to raise disaster relief funds by using the Kansas Universal Service Fee (KUSF). The fee is used by the companies to provide phone and internet service to disabled people and … Continue reading →

The GOP House Republican leadership has proposed a tax cut plan that would take money away from highway projects. The state’s T-Works program is a multi-billion dollar highway projects fund. It was initiated and funded as a highway transportation bill in 2010. … Continue reading →

Governor Sam Brownback has proposed establishing a fund to be used for the state’s obligation for federal disaster relief. Currently, the state must pay 10% of the amount in federally declared disaster relief claims. Brownback’s proposal is to start the fund with … Continue reading →

The Kansas House of Representatives Elections Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday February 15, on legislation to allow current office holders to transfer campaign cash to a seperate run for another office. Currently, House members must must dispose of … Continue reading →

There are four news items on the Topeka Capital-Journal web site covering legislative activities. 1) A private dinner followed by discussions on legislative issues between Governor Brownback and Republican legislators. 2)  House panel endorses citizenship bill. The House Elections Committee has endorsed the … Continue reading →

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is joining Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign. He will be an unpaid advisor on immigration issues.

The Maine state legislature has killed a voter identification provision in the new election law legislation. The voter ID was highly unpopular with voters and broadly opposed by democrats and moderate Republicans. Maine’s legislature is controlled by Republicans. Many of … Continue reading →