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    February 2, 2012 - Newsletter

     

    The Senate passed its first set of bills this week, sending 25 pieces of legislation to the House for consideration. The approved bills focused on issues related to budgeting, financial institutions, the courts, transportation, agriculture, local government and health care. Among the bills were:

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    2012 January Newsletter

     

    The Legislature returned to Topeka on January 9th for what many predict will be an historic session.


    2009 Legislative Session Update

    Topics in this edition of the Newsletter are:

    • Agreement between New Administration and Sunflower Paves the Way for Expansion at Holcomb and a Comprehensive Energy Plan
    • Concealed Carry for Prosecutors
    • Transportation Plan for 2010 Senate Concurrent Resolution 1618
    • Driver’s License SuspensionRead More


    2008 Legislative Session - Week of January 14th - 18th 2008

    Many key issues face all legislators this upcoming session. As the fiscal year commenced Monday with Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ State of the State address, we are rushing into another full Senate Agenda. Though I am still recovering from a power outage and computer crash, I have been extremely involved with my duties of serving you. Due to the ... Read More


    Summer 2007 - End of Session Newsletter

    Dear Friends,

    The 2007 Legislative Session formally closed with the bang of the gavel on May 22; the final day is known as Sine Die. On what is traditionally a ceremonial day, lawmakers convened to do some necessary business: providing a way to address the ongoing needs of those people and communities devastated by tornado -- right her ... Read More