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From the Topeka Capital-Journal:

Attorney General Derek Schmidt has asked a federal appeals court to block environmental regulations set to take effect Jan. 1, saying there isn’t enough time for the state’s utilities to comply.

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TOPEKA -- (January 12, 2011) -- Attorney General Derek Schmidt today sent a letter to Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting that Kansas be allowed to join the multi-state lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Obama/Pelosi health care law.

Schmidt, who was sworn in Monday as attorney general, said joining this lawsuit will be one of his first official acts as attorney general.

By JOHN MILBURN - Dec 14, 2010 4:22 PM CT
The Associated Press

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Attorney General-elect Derek Schmidt said Tuesday his office would increase scrutiny of any environmental regulations the federal government proposes that might exceed federal authority.

Schmidt, a Republican who takes office in January, told The Associated Press that his administration would take a close look at any rules from the Environmental Protection Agency that might be harmful to Kansas.

By Sean Wardwell, staff writer
The McPherson Sentinel
Posted Dec 13, 2010 @ 05:09 PM

MCPHERSON, Kan. — A Virginia federal judge ruled against a key provision of President Barack Obama’s sweeping health care reform law on Monday, presaging a larger battle on the law’s constitutionality.

AG-elect vows to quickly add Kansas to legal challenge of federal health care law

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

November 16, 2010

Attorney General-elect Derek Schmidt promised Tuesday that within days of taking office, he'll bring Kansas into a legal challenge of the federal health care law approved earlier this year.

Schmidt said during an interview with The Associated Press that he's already consulting with other attorneys general about existing lawsuits in federal courts. A Republican, he takes office Jan. 10.

INDEPENDENCE -- (November 15, 2010) -- Senate Majority Leader Derek Schmidt on Friday announced his resignation from the Kansas Senate.

Schmidt, who was elected Kansas attorney general earlier this month, on Friday sent a letter notifying Secretary of State Chris Biggs of his resignation from the Senate effective on January 10, 2011. That is the date Schmidt will be sworn in as attorney general.

TOPEKA -- (November 12, 2010) -- A former senior deputy attorney general will lead the transition team for Attorney General-elect Derek Schmidt.

Schmidt announced today that John Campbell, of Topeka, will serve as transition director as Schmidt prepares to assume the office of attorney general. Schmidt was elected attorney general November 2 and will take office January 10, 2011.

Kansas GOP Election Night Headquarters
Capitol Plaza Hotel, Topeka, Kansas
November 2, 2010

From the Manhattan Mercury, October 31, 2010

To the Editor:

‘Morning Sun’ announces endorsements for Tuesday

October 31, 2010

PITTSBURG – With Election Day just days away, Kansans from all over have the opportunity to let their voices be heard.

With that being said, The Morning Sun has elected to announce its endorsements for Tuesday’s general election.

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