Congressional Forum marks 50th anniversary

Views Opinion column by Murrel Bland A group of Kansas City, Kansas, businessmen in 1968 wanted to establish a nonpartisan organization that would help keep its members informed about governmental issues. The group included Ferris Kimball and Harlan Potter, industrial suppliers with businesses in the Fairfax industrial area; Orrin Shepherd, who owned clothing stores in … Continue reading “Congressional Forum marks 50th anniversary”

One week before the election, Kansas Congressional candidates finally debate

by Andrea Tudhope, Kansas News Service Incumbent Republican Congressman Kevin Yoder and his challenger, Democrat Sharice Davids, faced off in a debate on Tuesday afternoon, just a week ahead of the midterm election. Both are vying for a seat in the Kansas 3rd congressional district, and Tuesday’s debate was the first time the candidates had … Continue reading “One week before the election, Kansas Congressional candidates finally debate”

Fact-checking the leading candidates for U.S. House, 3rd District

by Celisa Calacal, Kansas News Service The midterm elections are about a week away, and the race between Republican Kevin Yoder and Democrat Sharice Davids in Kansas’ 3rd district, which includes Johnson and Wyandotte counties as well as parts of Miami county, is a toss-up that could decide which party controls the House of Representatives. … Continue reading “Fact-checking the leading candidates for U.S. House, 3rd District”