The Emporia Gazette

Video: Barnett annouces run for Congress

Wednesday, June 3, 7:09 a.m. by

Watch video of Jim Barnett announcing his plan to run for the U.S. Congress. Read story.

Group 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.