Former U.S. Rep. Winn dies

Former U.S. Rep. Larry Winn, R-3rd Dist., has died. Rep. Winn, 98, of Prairie Village, Kan., served in the U.S. House from 1967 through 1985. According to the Kansaspedia website of the Kansas Historical Society, Winn was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and attended public schools there. He graduated from the University of Kansas in … Continue reading “Former U.S. Rep. Winn dies”

Congressional Forum members learn of federal, state finances

Views Opinion column by Murrel Bland Members of the Congressional Forum who met Friday, Dec. 15, at Children’s Mercy Park learned about federal and state finances from U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-Third Dist., and State Rep. Ron Ryckman, R- 78th Dist. Rep. Yoder, consistent with the Republican Party line, promoted the proposed change in the … Continue reading “Congressional Forum members learn of federal, state finances”

Alabama Senate race bolsters Democrats’ Congressional hopes in Kansas

by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service At first glance, the Alabama Senate race doesn’t appear to offer many clues about what the 2018 election has in store. There isn’t likely to be another campaign like it. A marginal candidate attempted to serve in a position in a sharply divided party while fighting unprecedented allegations of … Continue reading “Alabama Senate race bolsters Democrats’ Congressional hopes in Kansas”