Kansas Politics News

    Rep. Dennis Moore has joined in a letter to the White House asking for a presidential visit to Leavenworth.

  The letter -- co-authored by the state's two senators and three other congresspersons, all Republicans -- suggests a presidential visit will change Obama's mind about potentially moving Guantanmo detainees to the area.

  "As elected representatives, it is our duty to convey the concern, anger and dismay of Leavenworth’s citizens," the six write.  "They worry deeply that while the Military Police at Fort Leavenworth can without a doubt secure a facility from the inside out, they cannot ensure safety from the outside in. Simply put, they worry their schools, hospitals and shopping centers will become symbolic, easy targets for terrorists and terrorist sympathizers."

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Word comes to Prime Buzz that Jon Stephens is stepping down as president of the downtown Power & Light District.

Stephens is forming his own company, Rockhill Strategic LLC, and will still provide consulting services to the Cordish Company.

Stephens navigated many challenges to get the new downtown entertainment district up and running, and dealt with public and council concerns, especially over alleged discrimination in the enforcement of the district's dress code.

He will be replaced by Executive Director Nick Benjamin, who served as the district's leasing director, and Chief Operating Officer Kevin Battle, who was promoted from general manager.

    Sen. Kit Bond joined a small list of Republicans who intend to vote to confirm Sonia Sotomayor as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.

  "Elections do have consequences," he said. 

  The four-term lawmaker is usually a predictable conservative vote on most issues. But he is retiring next year and used his speech to deliver a lecture on statemanship to both sides of aisle. 

   Bond said he was "tired of partisanship infecting every debate."

   "I've supported justices with whom I disagree," Bond said, adding that hoped "partisanship" would not affect the selection of justices.

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Money slow in coming for Tour of Missouri

Time to shed light on anonymity in blogging

Blunt off base on Obama's birth certificate

A look at both sides of the debate over the "Cash for Clunkers" program, the federal health care bill would raise Medicaid eligibility rates in Missouri, and a ballot initiative to challenge the Missouri Court Plan is refiled. 

Federal government taking small, but right steps towards cutting costs

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