Valentines for Veterans program continues here

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., is continuing her Valentines for Vets program this week in the 3rd District. Her office is collecting and distributing Valentine’s Day cards to veterans and caregivers in the 3rd District, for the fourth annual event. Residents may mail Valentine’s cards to Rep. Davids’ office in Kansas City or may … Continue reading “Valentines for Veterans program continues here”

Kansas Senate overrides the governor’s veto of Republican redistricting plan

The Senate override advances the map to the House. An override in that chamber would put the controversial redistricting plan into state law. by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service and KCUR A last-ditch effort to override the governor’s veto of a controversial congressional redistricting plan succeeded in the Kansas Senate Tuesday, setting up a high-stakes … Continue reading “Kansas Senate overrides the governor’s veto of Republican redistricting plan”

Kansas Senate fails to override governor’s veto of GOP-drawn congressional map

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Senate President Ty Masterson found inspiration in the 1987 movie “Princess Bride” on Monday as he urged senators to override the governor’s veto of a GOP-drawn congressional map. Then, something inconceivable happened. Despite their GOP supermajority, Republicans failed to gather the 27 votes necessary to override the veto. … Continue reading “Kansas Senate fails to override governor’s veto of GOP-drawn congressional map”