Jim Barnett's run for Governor
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Story archive on Jim Barnett's run for GovernorGroup endorses Barnett
Saturday, Aug. 30, noon by The Emporia Gazette
Emporia Sen. Jim Barnett has picked up the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business Read story.
State Sen. Jim Barnett seeks re-election
Wednesday, May 21, 2:25 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
Emporia physician Jim Barnett filed on Monday for a third term in the Kansas Senate, according to an announcement from the senator’s office. Read story.
Legislators say much remains to be done after break
Monday, April 7, 2:14 p.m. by Joey Berlin
The Kansas Legislature has finished its work at the Statehouse until the omnibus session, also known as the veto session, begins on April 30 Read story.
Lawmakers: Immigration week’s hot issue
Monday, March 31, 2:33 p.m. by Joey Berlin
Immigration was the big topic last week in the Legislature and spurred a Senate floor debate that lasted more than seven hours, Sen. Jim Barnett said Read story.
Barnett’s immigration bill gets hearing
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2:10 p.m. by Joey Berlin
Would require use of verification system Read story.
Radon bill draws fire
Friday, Feb. 1, 2:03 p.m. by Chris Walker
Barnett’s legislation would make testing of homes mandatory Read story.
Kansas is example for health coverage
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 12:15 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
The State of Kansas is setting a national standard for its efforts to ensure more Kansans are insured. Read story.
Senator discusses approaches to health-care reform
Wednesday, April 11, 1:45 p.m. by Brandy Nance
About 26 people braved the rain and fog Tuesday evening to listen to information about health-care reform. Read story.
Barnett suspects crime in campaign
Thursday, Jan. 25, 1:09 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar, Scott Rochat
Police investigating; no specifics released Read story.
State of state provokes few arguments
Emporia delegation fairly satisfied, but Barnett considers speech empty
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 8:57 p.m. by Scott Rochat
Governor Kathleen Sebelius's "State of the State" address provoked few disagreements among Emporia's Republican delegation this year. Read story.
Supporters appreciate Jean Barnett
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 11:30 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
The appearance of Jean Barnett, mother of Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Barnett, on a Topeka television station Tuesday night brought a warm reaction. Read story.
Barnett concedes defeat
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 10:39 p.m. by Scott Rochat
Sen. Jim Barnett, R-Emporia, loses his bid to become the next governor of Kansas. Read story.
Live from Topeka
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 8:20 p.m. by Scott Rochat
See the most recent reports from Topeka, where Sen. Jim Barnett is watching the results of his gubernatorial race come in. Read story.
Lyon County election results
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 3:26 p.m. by Brandy Nance
Only provisional ballots remain, and they won't be counted until Monday. Read story.
Bush stumps in Topeka
Sunday, Nov. 5, 4:53 p.m. by Gwendolynne Larson
With just 37 hours before the election, Sen. Jim Barnett experiences a first in his campaign for governor. Read story.
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