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Gonzalez says lawmaker’s remarks helped derail reform

Some remarks made by a southeastern Kansas state representative last month are being blamed for the legislature’s inability to move legislation involving immigration reform forward.

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Gonzalez appointed to Capitol Authority

House Speaker Mike O’Neal named freshman Rep. Ramon Gonzalez Jr., R-Perry, to the Capitol Area Plaza Authority.

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Energy official says EPA should be monitored, not eliminated

by Dennis Sharkey With the heat wave that has lasted for well over a month, many northeast Kansans are probably afraid to open their next electric bill. Other factors including a divided government in...

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Rep. Gonzalez more comfortable with a year’s experience

This week a year ago he didn’t know where his office was or even which way to go but that’s all changed.

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Holland predicts gridlock for 2012 session

Kansas Sen. Tom Holland, D-Baldwin City, and minority whip, says that Kansas will have a budget and redistricting will happen but don’t expect much else.

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Bill aimed at sexually oriented businesses remains in limbo

A bill that was a hot topic a year ago has cooled and the fate remains unclear.

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Senator Holland brings state issues to Valley Falls

The legislative session is loaded by far more issues than any time in the past decade, Sen. Tom Holland told a gathering in Valley Falls.

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Bruce Hanson will run for 47th district House seat

Bruce Hanson, a 30-year Jefferson County cattle rancher and small businessman, has announced his candidacy for the 47th District in the Kansas House of Representatives. Hanson states he is running for...

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Jefferson County remains in 47th House district

Jefferson County — all of it — remains in the 47th House district following court redistricting in Kansas.

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Retired teacher, cattleman seeking state senate seat

Ron Ellis has his definition of conservative.

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