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Three statewide elected officers take sides against governor in legal battle

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Three Republican statewide elected officials are opposing Gov. Laura Kelly's efforts to gain legal power to bring litigation on behalf of the state.

They say the governor asserts she has  power that would give her the ability to exercise control over other state agencies beyond what was envisioned when Kansas was founded in 1859.

Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, Treasurer Steven Johnson and Secretary of State Scott Schwab filed a friend-of-the court brief opposing the governor in her . . .

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