Kansas to Feds - Hands Off!: The Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday passed a resolution that reaffirms Kansas' autonomy as protected under the 10th Amendment of U.S. Constitution. This comes after a year of the federal government drastically increasing its scope of power and mandates on states.

Scott Brown to Be Seated Today: Soon to be U.S. Senator Scott Brown is scheduled to be seated this evening, ridding the Democrat majority of the 60 vote filibuster-proof majority.

Statewide Smoking Ban: A statewide smoking ban introduced in the Legislature would make indoor smoking illegal, but has enough exceptions to weaken laws that have already been implemented at the local level. The bill would prevent local communities from passing a measure that is more strict than the state law.

Vacancies: The White House is preparing for two possible Supreme Court retirements - those most likely to retire include Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Justice John Paul Stevens, who are two of the oldest and most liberal on the court.

Marijuana Laws Debated: The Kansas House recently passed a ban on synthetic marijuana, while a Wichita Democrat introduced a bill to legalize medical marijuana. The ban on marijuana will take place 2 weeks after being signed by Governor Mark Parkinson.

Texas Duel: The latest Rasmussen poll has Governor Rick Perry ahead of Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison 43-29 percent. Perry's double-digit lead comes with just a little over a month left in the campaign.