Sunday reader: Ward for Senate?; Victory Fund in Kansas
Good morning everyone:
A relatively sedate week in Kansas politics. The biggest news on our end is we finally created a Facebook page.
It only took...
Judge tosses legal contest of lawmaker’s election
The legal controversy over Adam Thomas' election to the Kansas House came to an end Friday in Johnson County District Court.
Judge Sara Welch dismissed...
Former lawmaker to lead children’s group
Former state Rep. John Wilson will take the helm of Kansas Action for Children, replacing Annie McKay who is leaving next month.
The organization announced...
Kobach campaign narrative highlights LaTurner
Kris Kobach is using Kansas treasurer and congressional candidate Jake LaTurner in his us-against-them narrative as he seeks the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate.
A...
Newby out at EAC, Politico reports
Former Johnson County Election Commissioner Brian Newby will not be serving another term as leader of the Election Assistance Commission, according to Politico.
It reports...
Regents approve new admissions standard
The Kansas Board of Regents on Wednesday approved a new standard that calls for using GPA instead of class ranking as part of the...
Garden City oilman backs Clifford in 1st District
Garden City eye doctor William Clifford has won the backing of western Kansas industrialist Cecil O'Brate in the race for the Kansas 1st Congressional District.
O'Brate,...
Sunday Reader: Koesten returns; Capps gets opponent
Good morning everyone:
This is the 82nd consecutive edition of our weekly Sunday roundup. Why is 82 notable? It's not necessarily. It's only that we...
Commerce adds bioscience director
Kansas Commerce Secretary David Toland announced Friday that the agency has created a new position that will focus on targeting the bioscience and technology...
KCC: Westar can’t pass on cost of purchasing coal plant
Kansas regulators on Thursday turned down Westar Energy's request for ratepayers to pick up the cost of buying a share of a coal-fired power...
