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Obama touts commitment to Israel Last Updated: 9:39 PM 05/12/08 - Democratic presidential leader Barack Obama said he regrets the division that has grown between Jews and blacks and he remains committed to ensuring Israel's security. (Full Story)

Superdelegates put Obama within mathematical reach Last Updated: 9:15 PM 05/12/08 - Barack Obama's wave of superdelegate endorsements puts him within reach of the Democratic presidential nomination by the end of the primary season on June 3 - even if he loses half of the remaining six contests. (Full Story)

West Virginians Vote Tuesday Last Updated: 8:54 PM 05/12/08 - New York Senator Hillary Clinton is favored to win the Mountaineer State on Tuesday, even with party insiders urging her to end her quest for the Presidency. (Full Story)

County Software Transition Moving Forward Last Updated: 8:09 PM 05/12/08 - Shawnee County Commissioners got an update Monday on implementation of the new ERP software program. Budget numbers and employees are being entered into it, and workers are training. Commissioners were told it should be ready to go August 1st. (Full Story)

Boyda Talks with Business Owners Last Updated: 7:14 PM 05/12/08 - Congresswoman Nancy Boyda spoke to the Topeka Independent Business Association's lunch meeting Monday. They told her health care remains their top concern. (Full Story)

Barr announces Libertarian White House bid Last Updated: 4:51 PM 05/12/08 - Former Republican Rep. Bob Barr launched a Libertarian Party presidential bid Monday, saying voters are hungry for an alternative to the status quo who would dramatically cut the federal government. (Full Story)

Edwards: Clinton Now A Stronger Candidate Last Updated: 5:54 PM 05/11/08 - Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards said that in recent weeks Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has become a stronger candidate, and has made a compelling base for her continued candidacy for the nomination. (Full Story)

Obama Erases Clinton's Superdelegate Lead Last Updated: 5:52 PM 05/11/08 - Barack Obama has taken a slim lead over Hillary Rodham Clinton in the number of Democratic superdelegates Saturday, and won fresh labor backing as elements of the party began coalescing around the Illinois senator for the fall campaign. (Full Story)

Stalking Measure Signed into Law Last Updated: 8:44 PM 05/09/08 - A bill designed to make it easier for law enforcement to take action against stalkers is among seven measures Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed into law Friday. The stalking bill was inspired by the murder of Jodi Sanderholm. (Full Story)

Archbishop Urges Governor Not to Take Communion Last Updated: 4:49 PM 05/09/08 - Archbishop Joseph Naumann says Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' veto of an abortion bill sends a "spiritually lethal message." In a column in "The Leaven," he says she shouldn't participate in Communion until she repudiates her support for abortion rights. (Full Story)

Facebook Strikes Deal with States to Improve Safety Last Updated: 9:12 PM 05/08/08 - Kansas AG Steve Six announced a safety agreement with social networking site Facebook Thursday. Under the deal, Facebook will provide warning messages for children and monitor age changes to profiles. (Full Story)

Obama Courting the Superdelegates Last Updated: 7:13 PM 05/08/08 - The senator is being swarmed by representatives, tourists and reporters during his return visit to Capitol Hill. (Full Story)

Clinton's Path to Victory is Slipping Away Last Updated: 11:25 PM 05/07/08 - CBS News.com reports the New York Senator is facing nearly impossible odds of winning the Democratic nomination. (Full Story)

Kansas Lawmakers Approve Final Spending Bill Last Updated: 11:25 PM 05/07/08 - Lawmakers pass measure completing a $13.6 billion budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1st. Critics say it contains money for a "road to nowhere." (Full Story)

Kansas Lawmakers Adjourn Wrap-up Session Last Updated: 11:23 PM 05/07/08 - The Kansas Legislature adjourned its wrap-up session Wednesday night. It was the 90th day of the session, which is the exact number of days legislative leaders scheduled. (Full Story)

Corporate Tax Cut Going to Governor Last Updated: 9:09 PM 05/07/08 - A measure cutting the state's top corporate income tax rate would go down under a bill lawmakers sent to the Governor. It also closes what was considered a loophole helping out-of-state corporations avoid taxes. (Full Story)

Bill Hiking Vehicle Fees Headed to Governor Last Updated: 9:05 PM 05/07/08 - House and Senate approve measure increasing vehicle registration fees $4, to about $40 per personal vehicle. The money would go toward upgrading the state's system for registering vehicles and driver's licenses. (Full Story)

Topeka Pastor Delivers Congressional Prayer Last Updated: 6:42 PM 05/07/08 - Pastor Joe Hishmeh of Topeka Fellowship Bible Church led the Congressional prayer Wednesday morning in Washington, D.C. (Full Story)

House Passes 3rd Coal Bill, Shawnee County Jobs On the Line Last Updated: 5:12 PM 05/07/08 - The Kansas House passes the latest attempt to authorize coal plants in SW Kansas and limit the KDHE Secretary's power by rolling it into a bill along with other economic stimulus projects; fails to get two-thirds majority. (Full Story)

Clinton Loans Herself $6.4 Million Last Updated: 10:08 AM 05/07/08 - After winning a nail biter in Indiana and losing North Carolina handily, an aide says that the Democratic hopeful loaned her campaign $6.4 million. She had loaned herself $5 million earlier in the campaign. (Full Story)

Negotiators Close on Next Year's State Budget Last Updated: 9:30 AM 05/07/08 - Final bill includes three-quarters of a million for a road to the the soon to be closed Parsons Army Ammunition Plant. The final bill will amount to around $13.6 billion. (Full Story)

Hillary Clinton Wins Indiana Last Updated: 12:16 AM 05/07/08 - Tuesday's final offering of big prize delegates ends in a split. Hillary Clinton wins in the Hoosier State, while Barack Obama scored a big, early win in North Carolina. (Full Story)

KS Senators Approve Coal-Fired Power Plants Last Updated: 11:22 PM 05/06/08 - Kansas Senators have approved a bill allowing two coal-fired power plants in the southwest part of the state. The vote was short of a two-thirds majority needed to override a gubernatorial veto. The House has yet to take up the measure. (Full Story)

Presidential Primary Date Part of Voter ID Bill Last Updated: 11:16 PM 05/06/08 - Lawmakers send a bill to Governor Sebelius that would change the state's presidential primary in 2012 to the first Saturday in February. It's part of a Voter ID bill. However, lawmakers haven't funded a presidential primary since 1992. (Full Story)

Obama wins N.C. primary, Clinton leads in Indiana Last Updated: 10:46 PM 05/06/08 - Barack Obama swept to victory in the North Carolina primary Tuesday night and declared he was closing in on the Democratic presidential nomination. Hillary Rodham Clinton clung to a narrow Indiana lead, struggling to halt her rival's march into history. (Full Story)

Bill Strengthening Sentencing Guidelines Headed to Governor Last Updated: 9:25 PM 05/06/08 - A proposal to limit a judge's ability to hand down sentences lighter than recommended under the state's sentencing guidelines is headed to the Governor's desk. The House voted to approve it, 122-1. (Full Story)

Valley Falls Approves Bond Issue Last Updated: 9:07 PM 05/06/08 - Voters in USD 338 Valley Falls approve a $3.5 million bond issue on a vote of 754 to 280. Board members will talk about what's next at their meeting Monday. (Full Story)

Big Delegate Prizes at Stake Last Updated: 4:48 PM 05/06/08 - Voters in Indiana and North Carolina are adding to the drama of the Democratic battle for the White House. Today's primaries offer the last big prizes of delegates before this summer's conventions. (Full Story)

Clinton, Obama Could Both Win, Polls Say Last Updated: 8:44 AM 05/06/08 - Hoping the proposal to suspend the gas tax will resonate with working class voters in Indiana and North Carolina, the Clinton campaign launched a last-minute ad in those states Monday that sharply attacks rival Barack Obama for not supporting the measure. (Full Story)

Indiana, North Carolina Voters to the Polls Today Last Updated: 11:26 PM 05/05/08 - Crucial primaries in these two states push the Democratic race for the White House closer to its conclusion Tuesday. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton says the race will carry on for at least another month, no matter how today's races turn out. (Full Story)

Ohio Dems talking impeachment after AG refuses to resign Last Updated: 9:42 PM 05/05/08 - Risking impeachment, Ohio's attorney general on Monday refused demands from the governor and other fellow Democrats that he resign over a sexual harassment scandal in his office and an affair with a subordinate. (Full Story)

Immigration Dead for the Year? Last Updated: 9:15 PM 05/02/08 - Kansas House members blocked a compromise deal on a new immigration bill Friday night, signalling the end of the issue for this year's session. A bill without criminal penalties against Kansas businesses failed last month. (Full Story)

Lawmakers May Sue Sebelius over Coal Last Updated: 6:57 PM 05/02/08 - House members introduced a new measure Friday, which could authorize legal action against Governor Sebelius over coal-fired power plants. The issue has been on the front burner with three override votes during this week's wrapup session. (Full Story)

Planned Parenthood-Kline Cases Unsealed Last Updated: 10:47 AM 05/02/08 - The Kansas Supreme Court orders the lawsuit by Planned Parenthood which seeks to force Phill Kline to turnover medical records he obtained while Attorney General. The abortion clinic is also seeking to have the Johnson Co. District Attorney held in contempt. (Full Story)

City Manager Norton Bonaparte Invites Coffee Talk Last Updated: 11:05 PM 05/01/08 - "Meet the Manager" sessions give people a chance to air concerns or share ideas one-on-one with Topeka City Manager Norton Bonaparte. People turned out Thursday to talk about youth issues and city council concerns. (Full Story)

House Falls Short in Veto Override Last Updated: 10:55 PM 05/01/08 - Backers of two coal-fired plants failed tonight in their bid to override Governor Sebelius' veto of a bill allowing their construction. Here's how many more votes they needed in the House chamber. (Full Story)

Barack Obama's "Top Ten" List Last Updated: 5:23 AM 05/02/08 - Senator Barack Obama says it's what you don't know about him that matters the most. David Letterman gave the Illinois senator a chance to open up a little, on tonight's "Late Show" on CBS. Here's a recap of his Top 10 list that you'll see tonight on Channel 13! (Full Story)

House Approves Anti-Genetic Discrimination Bill Last Updated: 1:04 PM 05/01/08 - New legislation would prevent employment or insurance discrimination based on genetic information. The bill now goes to the President for his signature after passing both houses of Congress with one dissenter, Ron Paul (R-TX) (Full Story)

Senate Panel Blocks Money for Iraqi Reconstruction Last Updated: 12:54 PM 05/01/08 - Senators want to try and force Iraqi government to start paying more for its own reconstruction out of the windfall from rising gas prices, the provision had been part of the 2009 defense policy bill. (Full Story)

Coal Plants' Fate May Rest on Side Deal Last Updated: 9:40 AM 05/01/08 - In order to get enough support in the House to override Gov. Sebelius' veto of the proposed coal plants in southwest Kansas, legislators consider moving the plats as far east as Kansas City. The Governor vetoed the latest legislation allowing the plants Wednesday and was promptly overridden by the Senate. (Full Story)

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