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Iraqi Worker Immigrant Visa Open For Application Now
At long last, the new immigrant visa for certain Iraqis who have worked with the U.S. government is now available, USCIS has announced. USCIS is accepting applications for the promised special immigra… more »
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Sen. Dorgan Introduces Tribal Law and Order Act
Gabe Schlabach wrote 2 days ago: Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND) Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) introduced legislation yesterday that would pro … more »
Iraqi Worker Immigrant Visa Open For Application Now
Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 1 week ago: At long last, the new immigrant visa for certain Iraqis who have worked with the U.S. government is … more »
Jubilee Act Passes the Senate Foreign Relations Committee!
Theo Sitther wrote 2 weeks ago: On June 24, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending an … more »
Climate Change Bill Dead in the Senate
Tammy Alexander wrote 1 month ago: The Climate Security Act (S.3036) died in the Senate this morning when the leadership failed to get … more »
The end of the beginning? The beginning of the end?
climateandenergy wrote 1 month ago: Readers have been asking for a short wrap-up of the legislative session from the climate and energy … more »
Legislative Updates: Wind gets dissed at sine die
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climateandenergy wrote 1 month ago: Governor Sebelius was less than pleased that Republican leadership blocked an attempt at sine die to … more »
Legislative Update: Mandated Sick Pay AB2716
Cindy wrote 1 month ago: The California Assembly has just okay’d AB2716 which would require organizations with 10 or … more »
Update: Climate and Energy in Kansas, Summer and Fall 2008
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climateandenergy wrote 2 months ago: “A balanced energy policy” - how many times did all of us read or see that phrase during … more »
Legislative Update: Day after syndrome - reactions to Neufeld's announcement that the House will not attempt a veto of the third coal bill on May 29
climateandenergy wrote 2 months ago: Yesterday House Speaker Melvin Neufeld announced that supporters of the 1,400 MW proposed expansion … more »
Legislative Update: Speaker Neufeld announces there will be no veto override attempt at sine die on May 29
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climateandenergy wrote 2 months ago: Kansas papers announced today that House Speaker Melvin Neufeld has decided not to call for a veto o … more »
Fed Up with the Feds: States Continue Trend of Regulating Immigrants in 2008
Vonda K. Vandaveer wrote 2 months ago: The National Conference of State Legislatures has issued its latest report summarizing new legislati … more »
Legislative Update: Gov. Sebelius announces appointments to KEEP (Kansas Energy and Environmental Policy group)
climateandenergy wrote 2 months ago: Yesterday Governor Sebelius announced the appointments to her new Kansas Energy and Environmental Po … more »
Legislative Update: Gov. Sebelius gives statement on the energy future for Kansas
climateandenergy wrote 2 months ago: (Reprinted from the Topeka Capital-Journal) This year, the Kansas Legislature began a discussion of … more »
Legislative Update: The KS legislature adjourned last night
climateandenergy wrote 2 months ago: They did it! They did it. I fell asleep at home while listening online, so I missed it - but accordi … more »
Legislative Update: KS Senate acts on third coal bill, House doesn't, nuclear bill comes back to life but minus the decoupling language
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climateandenergy wrote 2 months ago: Last night, the Senate voted to pass the new coal bill, packaged as an economic development package. … more »
Legislative Update: Coal debate stalled on the floor, but still going strong in the press
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climateandenergy wrote 2 months ago: As those who suffered through the live blogging (or lack thereof) yesterday already know, the ongoin … more »
Legislative Update: Where the legislature left off on Saturday night
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climateandenergy wrote 2 months ago: Here’s a quick summary, for those who read the last live blogging episode and (1) started bang … more »
Live Blogging: Waiting for possible override vote on veto of the first coal bill (SB 327) and the consideration of a resolution for the KS House to sue Governor over coal plants
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climateandenergy wrote 2 months ago: Location: Kansas Capitol, Topeka KS, House Chambers Time: House convenes at 10:00 - yes, on a Saturd … more »
Live Blogging: Awaiting a possible "reconsider" of the failed House vote to override Governor's veto on coal plants
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climateandenergy wrote 2 months ago: Location: Kansas Capitol, Topeka KS, House Chambers Time: House convenes at 10:00 Issue: Sunflower E … more »
