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Dodge City Daily Globe
16 Jan, 2019
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Laura Kelly inaugural: ‘We must forge a new chapter in our story’
TOPEKA - Gov. Laura Kelly urged Kansans to embrace the spirit of service and cooperation as she turns the page on Republican predecessors and an era tarnished by disdain and political failings.
Photos: Laura Kelly sworn in as 48th Kansas governor

Democrat Laura Kelly delivered her inaugural speech Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, shortly after being sworn in on the south steps of the Capitol, flanked by high court judges, past governors and elected officials, before a crowd gathered in the morning chill to watch her become the state's 48th governor. She later attended the inaugural ball at the Kansas Expocentre.

Gov. Laura Kelly signs order for LGBT protections

Gov. Laura Kelly signed an executive order Tuesday to restore protection for LGBT state employees and extended the decree to those who do business with the state.

Seaboard Corp. makes exclusive appeal to Kansas Senate for tax relief

An executive with agriculture and transportation giant Seaboard Corp. said Wednesday investment in Kansas jobs could be at stake if the Legislature declined to change state tax law to accommodate companies repatriating foreign earnings.

Legislators hear KCC report on Kansas’ high utility rates

Kansas legislators on Tuesday began the process of understanding why the state's electric utility rates are higher than most in the Midwest region.

In Kansas Statehouse rally, ‘people’s agenda’ demands sweeping government reform

A coalition of social activists filled the Capitol rotunda Tuesday to deliver a "people's agenda" with demands for economic justice, affordable health care, voting rights and other issues.

Adding access: Dodge City plans to announce new voting sites amid legal battles

Shadowed by a lawsuit and mounting legal fees over voting access for its residents, Ford County is expected to finalize and announce two new polling locations in Dodge City that will be used for the August primary and November general elections this year.

Senate panel facing blustery debate on Kansas tax windfall bill

A Kansas Senate committee jumped Tuesday into a murky dispute involving powerful special interest groups eager to claim part of a windfall to the state treasury resulting from changes to federal tax law.

Kansas WIC receives funds for operations during shutdown

Kansas has received additional funds to support WIC and keep the program operational during a governmental shutdown. According to KDHE, the funds should keep the program operating through March.

Kansas’ high utility rates: Reports blame capital investment costs, changing utility landscape

Kansas electric rates were stable and even slightly under average compared to other states from 1990 to 2007. But in 2008, prices began to rise, and today Kansas customers pay a rate higher than most of their neighbors.

Gov. Jeff Colyer’s final thoughts: ‘Never, ever had a bad day as governor’

Republican Jeff Colyer closed more than a decade of public service Monday exuding pride in his one year as Kansas governor and excited about career options in the private sector and a potential campaign for U.S. Senate.

Kansas Legislature poised for heated budget debate, cold reality of partisanship

The Kansas House and Senate convened Monday for another session dedicated to the mainstay of legislative politics — money.

Capitol Insider podcast: New House Democratic leader counting on bipartisanship

House Minority Leader Tom Sawyer is eager for return of a Democrat to the governor's office, but he realizes challenges posed by simple math of deep Republican majorities in the Senate and House.

Kansas political leaders recall youthful bluster, find comfort on wild side

There is nothing conservative about Senate Majority Leader Jim Denning's muscle car of choice.

Kansas House, Senate GOP leaders urge restraint with state’s $900 million surplus

House and Senate Republican leaders warned Friday that Democratic Gov.-elect Laura Kelly's campaign promises exceed what could reasonably be delivered despite a projected $900 million surplus in the state treasury.

After snowstorm, Ellis County Democrats’ day of service goes on without Laura Kelly

While a snowstorm canceled a Hays visit by Gov.-elect Laura Kelly on Saturday, it didn't stop Ellis County Democrats from gathering for the scheduled day of service in celebration of her Monday inauguration.

Kansas lawmakers eager to improve oversight of abused, neglected children

A bipartisan sense of dread followed disclosure that the Kansas Department for Children and Families lost track of dozens of foster care children and allowed contractors to let kids sleep in office buildings.

Gov. Laura Kelly selects attorney as interim Kansas Lottery director

Gov. Laura Kelly said an attorney for the past decade with the Kansas Lottery would serve as interim executive director of the gaming agency.

Gov. Jeff Colyer issues two pardons, one commutation of sentence

Gov. Jeff Colyer granted two pardons and one commutation of a sentence last week after declining more than 20 applications from people seeking clemency from the outgoing Republican governor.

Jefferson County family wants to add clergy as mandated abuse reporters

A Jefferson County family wants to introduce a bill during the 2019 legislative session making clergy mandated reporters of child abuse.

Incoming Kansas governor Laura Kelly’s three appointments complete Cabinet

Democratic Gov.-elect Laura Kelly completed high-level administrative appointments last week with selection of Cabinet secretaries to manage the departments of labor, revenue and parks.

Good bet legalization of sports gambling a hot topic at Kansas Capitol

The financial and political appeal of legalizing sports betting in Kansas is easier to grasp than the intricacies of crafting a law capable of regulating an underground industry thriving in the shadows.There is no denying people find sports betting a thrill - especially the winners. Cash-strapped states are ready to snatch up tax revenue voluntarily paid by folks wagering on sports.

Gov.-elect Laura Kelly fills agriculture, administration Cabinet posts

Gov.-elect Laura Kelly decided to nominate an official at the Kansas Livestock Association to serve as state agriculture secretary and turned to a former state budget director to lead the state Department of Administration.

Kansas Democrats hope for traction on Medicaid expansion, medical marijuana

Proponents of Medicaid expansion face an uphill battle in this year's legislative session despite, or perhaps because of, Gov.-elect Laura Kelly's support for the idea.

With new lactation room, Kansas Statehouse becomes ’21st century employer’

The Kansas Capitol has joined more than 300 work sites across the state in providing accommodations for breastfeeding employees, a move that Gov.-elect Laura Kelly said "makes us finally a 21st-century employer."