End of DACA creates call for Congress to act, uncertain future for thousands of Kansans

by Bryan Thompson, Kansas News Service President Donald Trump is giving Congress six months to come up with a solution to help unauthorized immigrants brought to the United States as children, including thousands in Kansas. U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall, a Republican who represents the 1st District in Kansas, concedes that President Barack Obama’s 2012 executive … Continue reading “End of DACA creates call for Congress to act, uncertain future for thousands of Kansans”

Donnelly College announces continued support for DACA students

Through executive action, President Donald Trump has announced his plan to phase out Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), a program issued in 2012 to provide deportation protection for hundreds of thousands of young people in our country. Because of this action, Donnelly College today continued to express its support for DACA students and their … Continue reading “Donnelly College announces continued support for DACA students”

Column: Editor wants to connect with community

Views Opinion column by Murrel Bland Colleen McCain Nelson said she came back to the Midwest because she missed the connection with the community. Nelson, who recently was named a vice president and the editorial page editor for The Kansas City Star, spoke at the monthly luncheon meeting of the Congressional Forum last Friday, Aug. … Continue reading “Column: Editor wants to connect with community”