New year means lots of new state laws (SouthtownStar)

As 2009 makes its debut, so do nearly 120 new state laws.

New year means new state laws (Rockford Register Star)

As 2009 makes its debut, so do nearly 120 new state laws. They deal with a kaleidoscope of topics, such as crime, health and license plates.

In retrospect: Headlines of 2008 (Hays Daily News)

A day-by-day look at the news making headlines in 2008. Jan. 1: Infected trees toppled. Pine wilt claims trees at Kansas State University Research Center south of Hays.

END OF THE YEAR: State Supreme Court Says Same-Sex Couples Have Constitutional Right to Marry...Lee Edmon Becomes ... (Metropolitan News-Enterprise)

1— Jean M. Lawler, who became the first female partner at Murchison & Cumming, LLP in 1993, took over as managing partner of the firm. 3—Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger reappointed Michael Hersek as state public defender....Two denials of parole to a former motorcycle club member by then-Gov.

Taking a glance back at highlights from 2008 (The Register-Herald)

The area marked the first anniversary of the Jan. 30, 2007, Ghent Little General Store explosion that claimed the lives of four and left five others critically injured.