Scott Rothschild

Scott Rothschild reports on the Statehouse and Kansas government.

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Senate approves bill banning use of tax dollars to advocate for gun control
By Scott Rothschild
May 17, 2013
The Kansas Senate on Friday approved a measure that prohibits the use of state tax dollars to advocate for gun control at the local, state or federal levels.
Legislative negotiations break down amid Republican in-fighting
By Scott Rothschild
May 17, 2013
Budget and tax negotiations broke down in the Legislature on Friday, prompting another round of Republican in-fighting before legislators went home, guaranteeing that the wrap-up session would extend into another week.
Higher education officials say concealed carry on campus probably inevitable in the future
By Scott Rothschild
May 16, 2013
Topeka — The Kansas Board of Regents is expected to adopt a temporary resolution to keep in place the current no-weapons policy at the state universities, including Kansas University.
Regents waiting on budget negotiations before taking up tuition proposals
By Scott Rothschild
May 14, 2013
Higher education funding stumbling block in legislative budget negotiations
Attorney General Holder tells Brownback new gun law is unconstitutional
By Scott Rothschild
May 2, 2013
Topeka — A new Kansas law that criminalizes federal enforcement of gun laws is unconstitutional, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has said.
Sen. Wagle elected president of Kansas Senate; Merrick new House speaker
By Scott Rothschild
December 3, 2012
Fourteen years ago, Susan Wagle was stunned after the votes were counted and she lost the House speaker’s race to Robin Jennison.
Jenkins defeats Sclhingensiepen in U.S. House race
By Scott Rothschild
November 7, 2012
Enjoying large advantages in money and voter registration, U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Topeka, on Tuesday was winning a third term in Congress over political newcomer Tobias Schlingensiepen.
Candidates in 42nd House race differ on school funding
By Scott Rothschild
October 1, 2012
The two candidates vying for the 42nd House District displayed different opinions Sunday on school funding.
Brown, Holland trade verbal jabs over tax cuts, school funding, K-10 safety
By Scott Rothschild
October 1, 2012
Eudora — State Sen. Tom Holland and state Rep. Anthony Brown traded sharp verbal blows Sunday over school funding, safety improvements on Kansas Highway 10 and tax cuts in the 3rd Senate District race.
Schlingensiepen, Jenkins duel over economy, health care and campaign finance
By Scott Rothschild
October 1, 2012
Democrat Tobias Schlingensiepen and Republican U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins dueled Sunday over campaign finance, health care and the economy in their first face-to-face debate.

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