I didn't have this before, but here is a link to Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison's original statement defending himself against a series of charges. [...] I didn't have this before, but here is a link to Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison's original statement defending himself against a series of charges. [...] 
From left to right, Sen. Marci Francisco, a very weird looking blogger (ah, that's me), Lawrence Mayor Sue Hack, Donna Swall (seated) and Forrest Swall. Donna and Forrest are long-time supporters of fairness and equal rights for lesbians and gays. They're among the movers and shakers [...] 
Join the Kansas Equality Coalition at 10 a.m. at City Hall this morning to see the first domestic partners register. This is the state's first, baby step toward providing fairness under the law to all families, including those headed by same-sex partners.
At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 1, couples will gather at the Lawrence City Hall to become the first to register as domestic partners in the state of Kansas.
The Kansas City Star goes after Overland Park megachurch pastor Jerry Johnston once again.
Dr. George Tiller's lawyers are challenging the state's late-term abortion law. The Wichita doctor claims the part of the law dealing with 19 charges filed against him is vague and unconstitutional. [...] 
The Lawrence Journal-World reports that an attorney for former Lawrence physician Dr. Ann Kristin Neuhaus denies that she had a financial connection to Wichita's Dr. George Tiller.
And that's just the start of the back and forth between Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison and his predecessor as AG, Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline. All of this, of course, surrounds the charging of Dr. George Tiller, a Wichita abortion provider.
[updated 1:13 p.m.]
The KC Star reports that Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison has just notified the media of a noon news conference. The results of his investigation into George Tiller -- and whether or not Tiller will be charged -- will be announced then. [...] AP is reporting an exclusive interview with Ashley Anstaett, spokeswoman for Attorney General Paul Morrison. She alleges that former AG Phill Kline engaged in "unethical behavior" and left a mess for Morrison.
In a nutshell, Anstaett says Morrison's predecessor Kline, botched at least half of the charges he filed' [...]
To no one's surprise, Rep. Lance Kinzer said today he will once again try to ban domestic partner registries statewide.
After only two months (two months?!) on the job, Sue Carpenter has resigned as head of Phill Kline's domestic violence section in Johnson County. Carpenter took over after Kline fired the 15-year veteran who headed the unit.
Wahoo! We'll still be able to breathe freely in Lawrence. I am such a happy camper.
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