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The University of Kansas instructor who said men should be shot for not voting for a female candidate for president because they're not smart...
UPDATED: Revenues reduced for fiscal ’24 after policy changes; …
Nov 9, 2023 · (Updated to include ending balance for fiscal year 2024) State fiscal analysts on Thursday reduced the revenue forecast for the current fiscal year by $67 million, although they see no sign of economic turmoil on the horizon.
Two House candidates on defense in legislative race
2 days ago · One candidate is faced with defending the use of a racial slur on social media. The other is defending a report that she lied about having a college degree. The race for House District 67 in Manhattan between Democrat Kim Zito and Angel Roeser has boiled over in controversy in the last 24 hours. It ...
Kansas helps Tennessee defend transgender medical treatment law
1 day ago · Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is lining up behind Tennessee in its defense of a state law banning surgery and the use of puberty blockers for treating transgender adolescents. Kobach joined with 21 others states in a brief supporting Tennessee as its defends its law before the U.S. Supreme ...
Governor - Sunflower State Journal
Gov. Laura Kelly's political action committee flexed its political muscle for the first time this week when it went four-for-four in Democratic primary races.
UPDATED: State, local election officials warn Postal Service about ...
Sep 11, 2024 · (Updated to include USPS response to Kansas secretary of state's letter) A national group of state and local election officials, including the Kansas elections director, are warning the U.S. Postal Service of pitfalls that could keep mail ballots from being delivered on time for this fall's presidential election.
Education - Sunflower State Journal
Aug 19, 2024 · The state's three biggest universities are floating a proposal that calls for a half billion dollars in state funding to enhance their research capabilities...
Schmidt piles up money in 2nd District race
3 days ago · Former Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has raised more than a half-million dollars in his bid for Congress while Democratic challenger Nancy Boyda is counting heavily on personal loans. Schmidt reported raising about $588,000 in the third quarter ending Sept. 30 and had $434,352 in cash on ...
Law enforcement - Sunflower State Journal
Jul 10, 2024 · Kansas saw its first upswing in property crimes since 2017, rising 2.6% last year, new state crime statistics show. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation reported...
The week that was…. | Sunflower State Journal
Mar 30, 2024 · Good morning everyone: Here's an abbreviated roundup from all the significant stories that we published last week in a very fast-paced climate as the Legislature races to first adjournment.