Holland is the top vote getter in KCK mayoral primary

20 Pounds of Headlines writes that Kansas City Kansas Commissioner Mark Holland won yesterday's mayoral primary with fellow Commissioner Ann Murguia advancing to the April 2 election.

Kansas Legislature needs to address problem gambling

The Wichita Eagle Blog feels that the state of Kansas isn't meeting the intent of casino legislation because revenue is not being put aside to help treat gambling addiction.

Former Missouri House counsel registers as a lobbyist

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Political Fix reports that Alex Curchin, the former general counsel for the Missouri House, registered with the Missouri Ethics Commission this week as a lobbyist for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Yokley accepts editor position with Missouri Times

The Turner Report notes that Eli Yokley, the publisher of PoliticMo, has put his blog on hold and accepted a position as an editor with the Missouri Times.

Mayor James is using Twitter effectively

Tony's Kansas City contends that Mayor Sly James is using social media effectively to answer residents' concerns about snow removal.