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Conflicting sides make final case in Kansas congressional redistricting trial, await judge decision

Appeal to the Supreme Court expected regardless of outcome by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector Topeka — An attorney representing Kansas voters who feel their votes will be drowned out by new congressional districts wrapped a weeklong trial Monday by urging a district judge to block the map on grounds the GOP-dominated Legislature tore apart communities … Continue reading “Conflicting sides make final case in Kansas congressional redistricting trial, await judge decision”

Flood prevention for Fairfax area passes Congress

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., joined business and infrastructure leaders Monday to celebrate passage of Davids’ funding request to repair and upgrade the Fairfax-Jersey Creek Upper Levee, which has been overdue for critical maintenance since its construction in the 1940s. In March, the President signed a government funding law fulfilling Davids’ request for $4 … Continue reading “Flood prevention for Fairfax area passes Congress”

Wyandotte County to receive $1.25 million in public transit grants

Six public transit projects in Wyandotte County totaling over $1.25 million will receive federal funding, according to an announcement from Gov. Laura Kelly. The Unified Government grants were part of a $13.2 million total with 48 public transit projects across the state of Kansas, according to a news release. Federal Transit Administration Administrator Nuria Fernandez … Continue reading “Wyandotte County to receive $1.25 million in public transit grants”