Kobach sees a choice over photo ID where others see disenfranchisement

The Wichita Eagle Blog writes that Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach responded to an editorial in the Hays Daily News saying that 532 Kansas voters were not disenfranchised that they chose to not have their votes counted because they didn't show photo ID.

A little bit of momentum for gun control in America?

MO Rage is slightly hopeful that gun restrictions may gain momentum in the wake of the mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.

President Obama says America needs to address issue of mass shootings

20 Pounds of Headlines notes that President Barack Obama said that the nation can no longer tolerate mass shootings at a brief speech during an interfaith vigil in Newtown, Connecticut.

Brown's bill would require firearm safety training in schools

Show Me Progress notes that Missouri Sen. Dan Brown pre-filed a bill to require school districts and charter schools to provide firearm safety training and address armed intruders.

KC NOVA set to address violent crime in 2013

Chief's Blog writes that the Kansas City No Violence Alliance is looking to drastically reduce violent crime in 2013.

Steelman will seek Emerson's seat

The Turner Report writes that former state treasurer Sarah Steelman is running for U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson's seat.

Jones releases list of picks for Missouri House appropriations committees

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Political Fix writes that House Speaker Tim Jones announced his picks for the Missouri House budget committees.