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October jobless rate relatively low; worsening economy expected to be reflected soon
By Scott Rothschild
November 21, 2008
TOPEKA — The state recorded a relatively low unemployment rate of 4.5 percent for October, but the worsening economy is expected to depress future job growth, the Kansas Department of Labor reported Friday.
County shorted by gas-tax mistake
By Scott Rothschild
October 23, 2008
Leavenworth County has been shorted $192,000 because of an error in the calculation of state gasoline tax reimbursements to counties.
Gas tax error shorts Leavenworth, Douglas counties
By Scott Rothschild
October 21, 2008
Topeka — Douglas County has been shorted $340,000, and possibly much more, because of an error in calculation of state gasoline tax reimbursements to counties, while Leavenworth County is $192,000 short.
2nd District candidates spar on taxes, earmarks
By Scott Rothschild
October 15, 2008
Republican Lynn Jenkins and Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda on Tuesday had sharp exchanges over taxes and budget earmarks during a televised debate.
Moore defends his vote on rescue package
By Scott Rothschild
October 2, 2008
U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer on Tuesday campaigned in support of the failed financial markets bailout, and backed U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, the only Kansan in Congress who voted for the proposal.
At debate, Holland says Pine not ‘truthful’ about residence
By Scott Rothschild
September 30, 2008
Republican state Sen. Roger Pine and Democratic challenger Tom Holland dueled Tuesday over immigration and Pine’s residence.
Moore defends rescue vote
House majority leader visits area in support of lone Kansan to vote for package
By Scott Rothschild
September 30, 2008
U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer on Tuesday campaigned in support of the failed financial markets bailout, and backed U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, the only Kansan in Congress who voted for the proposal.
State council recommends lower highway speed limits
By Scott Rothschild
August 21, 2008
Slower commutes and steeper fines could be down the road under a proposal advanced last week by the Kansas Energy Council.
Governor appoints task force to study transportation plans
By Scott Rothschild
August 20, 2008
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius last week kicked off the start of the state’s next transportation program. But funding will be a challenge.
Legislator upset by new disclosure on Leavenworth’s failed biolab bid
By Scott Rothschild
August 14, 2008
A state legislator on Monday expressed anger after a report indicated that Leavenworth had a high score as a possible location for a federal biosafety lab but was leapfrogged as a finalist by politically connected Mississippi.

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