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Kansas Republican senators approve map to split KC metro, splinter Democratic vote

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Kansas Republican senators over the course of a three-hour debate Friday countered criticisms of their plan for the state’s congressional district boundaries, passing the controversial “Ad Astra” map. Opponents argued Republican leadership rushed the map and did not do enough to preserve the integrity of minority communities and … Continue reading “Kansas Republican senators approve map to split KC metro, splinter Democratic vote”

Gov. Kelly calls on Kansas National Guard to help with COVID-19 response

Topeka – Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday announced additional efforts the state is taking to combat COVID-19. Gov. Kelly deployed 80 nonmedical soldiers and airmen from the Kansas National Guard to support the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) testing sites across the state and assist with the shipment and delivery of personal protective … Continue reading “Gov. Kelly calls on Kansas National Guard to help with COVID-19 response”

Kansas Republicans introduce map to divide KC metro, place Lawrence in 1st District

by Tim Carpenter and Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Republicans in the Senate and House unveiled a new congressional map Tuesday that would slice the Kansas City metro area in half and move Lawrence into the deeply conservative district that stretches to the Colorado border. Senate President Ty Masterson, R-Andover, defended the new boundaries, … Continue reading “Kansas Republicans introduce map to divide KC metro, place Lawrence in 1st District”