Bipartisanship

May 11, 2009 -- Following the adjournment of the 2009 Legislative Session, Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson reflected on the progress Kansas made despite a national recession.

“We have proven that we can put politics aside and accomplish a great deal when we work together. In just the past ten days, together we have taken action to put our state on the road to economic recovery. We have approved legislation that helps many struggling Kansas workers. We took a giant step toward a renewable energy future for our state. And finally, we created a bi-partisan solution to our budget situation that protects vital services, but still reflects a shared sacrifice for everyone – all without raising taxes.”

Highlights of the 2009 Legislative Veto Session include:    » read more »

August 29, 2007 -- Americans are living in an era marked by political partisanship and polarization. What happened to the bipartisanship of previous decades, and how does this political climate affect U.S. engagement in global affairs?    » read more »