Wichita businessman Jon Rolph's reappointment to the Board of Regents whipped through the Senate on Wednesday after lingering more than eight months.
The Senate voted 31-3 to approve Gov. Laura Kelly's reappointment to the board after reservations had been expressed about his views about diversity, equity and inclusion.
Rolph was confirmed with six Republican senators passing, including Senate President Ty Masterson, Senate Majority Leader Larry Alley, Beverly Gossage of Eudora, Renee Erickson of Wichita, J.R. Claeys of Salina and Kellie Warren of Leawood.
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