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Governor says rise in COVID ‘unacceptable,’ also says counties can get ballot drop boxes for elections

Gov. Laura Kelly said today that the rise in COVID-19 cases and deaths in Kansas is not acceptable. Kansas reported 42,612 positive cumulative COVID-19 cases on Monday morning, an increase of 1,564 cases since Friday morning, according to Gov. Kelly. There were three new deaths in the same time. The more than 40,000 Kansans infected … Continue reading “Governor says rise in COVID ‘unacceptable,’ also says counties can get ballot drop boxes for elections”

Governor makes Court of Appeals appointment

Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday appointed Carl A. Folsom III of Lawrence, Kansas, to the Kansas Court of Appeals. It is his second appointment. If his appointment is approved by the Senate, he would replace Judge Steve Leben, who is retiring. The Senate may consider his appointment during the next legislative session. The Senate earlier … Continue reading “Governor makes Court of Appeals appointment”

Governor issues order to stop evictions, foreclosures

Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday afternoon issued an order to stop evictions and foreclosures in Kansas. An earlier order at the state level on evictions has expired, and the $600 per week unemployment from the federal government has lapsed, Gov. Kelly said. This order will be in effect on a temporary basis “in the hopes … Continue reading “Governor issues order to stop evictions, foreclosures”