11 and counting: A guide to the candidates competing for Kansas U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts’ job

by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts says he will not run for re-election in 2020, opening the door to a parade of candidates announcing a run or considering jumping into the race to replace him. Multiple Republicans are eyeing the seat, and it could be the first time Democrats have … Continue reading “11 and counting: A guide to the candidates competing for Kansas U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts’ job”

UG Commission to consider budget priorities, Leavenworth Road, sidewalks program at Thursday’s meeting

Topics for the Thursday, Sept. 12, Unified Government Commission meetings will include more information about priority-based budgeting, as well as the Leavenworth Road project from 78th to 63rd, and revisions to the sidewalk and curb incentive program. The Unified Government Commission will meet on Thursday, Sept. 12, at City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas … Continue reading “UG Commission to consider budget priorities, Leavenworth Road, sidewalks program at Thursday’s meeting”

Wolfe Moore, Rogers named distinguished health care advocates

State Rep. Kathy Wolfe Moore, D-36th Dist., has been named a 2019 Kansas Hospital Association Distinguished Health Care Advocate. Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers also was named a Distinguished Health Care Advocate. Members of the Kansas Hospital Association honored them at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show on Sept. 5 in Wichita. The Kansas Hospital … Continue reading “Wolfe Moore, Rogers named distinguished health care advocates”