Kansas Democrats name new executive director
The Kansas Democratic Party has named a new executive director to replace Andriy Bilyk, who left last summer to manage Don Coover's congressional campaign...
UPDATED: Political nuggets: Colyer D.C. fundraiser; Satanist lobbyist
(Updated with comments from the Satanic Grotto and its new registered lobbyist along with new background related to an endorsement for Colyer)
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Mysterious mailer targets Democratic senator for ‘preborn children’ tax deduction
A new mysterious mailer is highlighting Democratic state Sen. Patrick Schmidt's successful effort to provide a tax deduction for a fetus earlier this year.
The...
Sunday Reader: Top lawmakers working on school cellphone ban; U.S. attorney nominee advances
Good morning everyone:
Well, this should be a well-deserved short week for everyone. We wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving, more notable this year because...
Sunday Reader: Watson says employee not fired for Kirk comments; Hawkins addresses committee shuffling
Good morning everyone:
Back from Vegas where we spent way too much money to see two shows at The Sphere — The Eagles and “The...
USDA staffer changes positions after sexually explicit love story revealed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has moved a staffer from Kansas out of the agency's congressional relations office after a sexually explicit love story...
State lacks process requiring cost analysis of leasing property
Kansas state government doesn't have a process requiring state agencies to analyze the benefit of leasing or purchasing office space, raising questions about whether...
Sunday Kansas news recap
It was quite busy last week from a news perspective. It's not our typical Sunday Reader. We are out of town this weekend but...
UPDATED: Former Senate president passes away at 79
(Updated to include comments from the current Senate president, former Gov. Sam Brownback, Congressman Derek Schmidt and Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt)
Former state Senate President...
Sunday Reader: RNC runs into opposition in voting case; New ACA rates; Eakins’ ads
Good morning everyone:
Hope you didn't forget to turn your clock back an hour this morning. The good — or bad — thing about that...
