Kathleen Sebelius

Transition: Bill Clinton gets vetted

The New York Times writes that Bill Clinton perhaps remains the last obstacle to Hillary Clinton being named as Obama’s secretary of state. “President-elect Barack Obama’s advisers have begun reviewing former President Bill...

George H.W. Bush receives award, answers questions at Lied Center

The former president visited the University to receive the Robert J. Dole Leadership Prize, the first former president to do so. Some tense and comical moments highlighted former President George H.W. Bush’s visit to the Lied...

Kansas racetracks hope to get gambling law changed

Kansas racetracks want slot machines, but say the Legislature must first change the gambling law so they get a bigger slice. With the state’s budget crisis, they’re hoping adversity will create opportunity.

READERS' FORUM 11/17 | Other ‘Friends’ group assists flood site

Regarding The Tribune-Democrat’s editorial of Nov. 7, “ ‘Friends’ will assure integrity; nonprofit vital to Flight 93 memorial,” we wanted to let readers know there is another “friends” group, the Friends of Johnstown Flood...

Time crunch poses fitness plight for state health professionals

Tick tock. Tick tock. If it seems like there’s never enough time in a 24-hour day to fit everything in, you’re not alone. According to a recent national survey, Kansans report lack of time as the No. 1 barrier keeping them from...

Will men dominate Obama administration? (Politico)

Politico - Early indications that men might dominate the hierarchy of Obama administration have women’s groups worried, even as a growing chorus of advisers reportedly pushes Hillary Rodham Clinton for secretary of state.

Democrats show little interest in state treasurer role

A member of one of the state’s most prominent political families isn’t interested in being state treasurer, nor is a legislator whose name also surfaced as a potential candidate. Jill Docking, a Wichita stockbroker and...

DEP chief joins Obama's team

Visit courierpostonline.com/obamapresidency for all the latest news about the White House transition By ANGELA DELLI SANTI • Associated Press • November 15, 2008 TRENTON — New Jersey Environmental Protection Commissioner Lisa...

Speculation surrounds Sumner Co. casino

Rumors are circulating that Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. plans to withdraw from operating a state-owned casino planned for Sumner County, but the Kansas Lottery’s chief said Friday that the company hasn’t notified the state of...

Obama transition team contacts Sebelius

Yes, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius had a conference call with President-elect Barack Obama’s team. No, she said, it wasn’t about whether she’ll be joining the administration. Sebelius said Thursday’s call involved 30 Democratic...

1 2 3 4 5 next »