Opinion: It’s the primary election – we must vote

Guest column by State Sen. David Haley Newspaper readers are more prone than others to vote each time, every time an Election and the resulting opportunity to be heard (and represented) presents itself. That’s a good thing! Thank you. But, since this Primary Election is so crucial, I wanted to ask news readers to bring … Continue reading “Opinion: It’s the primary election – we must vote”

Five seek GOP nomination for Kansas insurance commissioner

by KHI News Service Topeka — Five candidates are seeking the Republican nomination for Kansas insurance commissioner, an office that has been dominated by Republicans since its creation in 1871. In the 20th century, only one Democrat has held the office, Kathleen Sebelius, who used it as a springboard to become Kansas governor in 2003 … Continue reading “Five seek GOP nomination for Kansas insurance commissioner”

President takes positive tone about economy in Kansas City, Mo., speech

Under an “Opportunity for All” banner, President Obama today in Kansas City, Mo., said that the decisions his administration had made to rescue the economy after the recession had paid off, the economy has been improving and life is getting better for citizens. The president took a positive note, telling the audience not to become … Continue reading “President takes positive tone about economy in Kansas City, Mo., speech”