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Conservative wins in Republican Kansas primaries set up conflict with the Democratic governor

Wins by conservatives over GOP moderates could mean more conflict between lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service Topeka, Kansas — A near sweep by conservatives over moderates in several primary races this week sets up more conflict over the next two years between the Republican-led Legislature and Democratic Gov. … Continue reading “Conservative wins in Republican Kansas primaries set up conflict with the Democratic governor”

Kansas could go backwards to Phase 2 of reopening plan, governor says

Kansas could go backwards to Phase 2 of reopening plan if the number of COVID-19 cases don’t start looking better, according to Gov. Laura Kelly. In a news conference on Monday afternoon, Gov. Kelly said COVID-19 case numbers had risen in recent weeks, and she urged people to wear masks. She also said some counties … Continue reading “Kansas could go backwards to Phase 2 of reopening plan, governor says”

Local school boards will decide when to start school this year, as governor’s order is not approved by state board

Local school districts now will decide when to start school this year, following a Kansas Board of Education 5-5 vote today. The governor’s executive order to delay the start of school until Sept. 9 to help slow the spread of COVID-19 failed on a 5-5 tied vote today at the Kansas Board of Education. In … Continue reading “Local school boards will decide when to start school this year, as governor’s order is not approved by state board”