Tag: Jake LaTurner
Sunday Reader: Lawmaker fined; Brain injury funding
Good morning everyone:
A relatively quiet week, but still somewhat busy. Frankly, we're glad to be back in the friendly confines of home with Mrs....
Johnson announces candidacy for state treasurer
Republican state Rep. Steven Johnson on Thursday night revealed his intentions to run for state treasurer next year.
Johnson, now in his sixth term in...
Bill stripping governors of appointments advances
A plan that would strip Kansas governors of their power to replace vacancies for two statewide offices moved out of a House committee on...
Kelly introduces new budget, resurrects past ideas
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly introduced a new budget Wednesday that revives ideas that have already proven unpopular with a Republican Legislature.
Kelly's budget director, Adam Proffitt,...
UPDATED: Kelly names Rogers treasurer
(Updated with more comments from the governor, the lieutenant governor as well as possible Republican candidates for the seat and corrects the number of...
Pandemic politics: Who wins, who loses?
For many weeks, Kansas Democrats have been blowing the whistle on Republican candidates not wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Each time a leading Republican...
UPDATED: New polls paint conflicting picture of Senate race
(Updated to include new poll results done for a group affiliated with Democrats)
Two new polls out on Wednesday painted conflicting pictures of the U.S....
De La Isla lashes out at LaTurner over ad
Democratic Topeka Mayor Michelle De La Isla on Tuesday lashed out at Republican congressional rival Jake LaTurner for campaign rhetoric that casts her as...
Congressional candidates report third-quarter fundraising
Republican Congressman Ron Estes, former Lt. Gov. Tracey Mann and Democratic Topeka Mayor Michelle De La Isla led in third-quarter fundraising in their races...
Davids outdistances Adkins in fundraising
Democratic Congresswoman Sharice Davids recorded her best fundraising quarter in a bid for a second term, raising about $1.4 million and leading her Republican...
