Reaching a more prosperous future More than 32,000 Kansans have lost their jobs in the last year, the result of national unemployment reaching a level not seen in a quarter century.

The severity of these unemployment numbers underscore the fundamental challenge we face in our state

Federal Stimulus: The action we need to put America back to workRight now, the United States Senate and House of Representatives are working to reach a compromise on the Federal Stimulus Package. The goal is for Congress to send the bill to the President for his signature on Presidents Day, February 16th.

Kansans Democratic Party Chairman Larry Gates released the following statement in reaction to news that Rep. Melanie Meier (D-Leavenworth) was called to active duty: “Whether fighting for her country in Iraq or fighting to save quality education in the Statehouse, Melanie Meier embodies the spirit of American democracy. As chairman of her party, I am honored to work alongside such a courageous individual. On behalf of all Kansas Democrats, I wish her the best of luck on her deployment and will be anxiously awaiting her return.”

Rep. Todd Tiahrt voted against helping thousands of low-income children receive quality health care.

Rep. Lynn Jenkins voted against helping thousands of low-income children receive quality health care.

Brownback, Roberts, Jenkins, Tiahrt and Moran Vote Against Kansas Working Women

Kansas; Sharing the Burden, Working Together Six years ago we faced a billion dollar deficit, but by cutting waste and finding efficiencies, we balanced the budget without raising taxes. Today, businesses pay millions less in taxes to the state then they did just a few short years ago, and we have fewer state employees than when I first took office.

Congressman Dennis Moore (D-KS) announced Tuesday that he had successfully negotiated a change to the upcoming TARP Reform and Accountability Act, H.R. 384, to protect thousands of Kansas jobs.

Senate Democratic Leader Anthony Hensley, D-Topeka, was sworn into the office of 19th District State Senator for the fifth consecutive time today, a feat which will make him the longest serving legisl

Newly elected Senator Kelly Kultala, D-Kansas City, has been named to five standing committees for the 2009 legislative session, Senate Democratic Leader Anthony Hensley, D-Topeka, has announced.