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Kansas Chamber PAC wades into attorney general primary for first time

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Republican attorney general candidate Kellie Warren was endorsed Tuesday by the political action committee of the Kansas Chamber organization. The Kansas Chamber PAC opted for the state senator from Leawood rather than GOP candidates Kris Kobach, the former secretary of state, and Tony Mattivi, a former federal prosecutor. … Continue reading “Kansas Chamber PAC wades into attorney general primary for first time”

State Finance Council approves $14.9 million in additional funds for Kansas COVID-19 testing

by Noah Taborda, Kansas News Service Topeka — Kansas legislative leaders and the governor Thursday approved $14.9 million to extend state testing programs through the end of the year. With COVID-19 cases rising in Kansas and the omicron variant looming, the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas Executive Committee requested the funds last month to maintain … Continue reading “State Finance Council approves $14.9 million in additional funds for Kansas COVID-19 testing”

‘Statesman,’ ‘hero,’ ‘favorite son’: Well wishes pour out after death of Sen. Bob Dole

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi orders flags at the U.S. Capitol be flown at half-staff by Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector Kansas City, Mo. — Reverence for U.S. Sen. Bob Dole’s service as a soldier in World War II, a longtime senator and fixture in Washington, D.C., was evident Sunday morning following the announcement of his … Continue reading “‘Statesman,’ ‘hero,’ ‘favorite son’: Well wishes pour out after death of Sen. Bob Dole”