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Kansas voting advocates navigating new maps and law as registration deadline approaches

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Kansas voting advocacy organizations are grappling with what new congressional and legislative maps mean for registration efforts, while also navigating a new law that interferes with their work. The Kansas Supreme Court issued separate rulings last month declaring the congressional and legislative maps approved by the Republican-led Legislature … Continue reading “Kansas voting advocates navigating new maps and law as registration deadline approaches”

Russia says ‘nyet’ to any more visits from hundreds of members of Congress

by Ariana Figueroa, Kansas Reflector Washington — Hundreds of members of Congress are permanently banned from visiting Russia, in retaliation for passing economic sanctions on the country after it invaded Ukraine in late February. The list of nearly 1,000 Americans includes President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, along with celebrities such as actor … Continue reading “Russia says ‘nyet’ to any more visits from hundreds of members of Congress”

Kansas Supreme Court affirms constitutionality of congressional redistricting map

Senate Democrat’s rebuttal: GOP ‘disrespected, ignored’ voters from very start by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The Kansas Supreme Court issued a ruling Wednesday declaring the congressional redistricting map approved by the Republican-led Legislature to be in compliance with the Kansas Constitution. The justices conducted oral argument Monday on an appeal by Attorney General … Continue reading “Kansas Supreme Court affirms constitutionality of congressional redistricting map”