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Kansas governor warns passage of constitutional amendment will invite wave of abortion restrictions

Kansas voters at forefront of national debate following reversal of Roe v. Wade by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Gov. Laura Kelly warned passage of an amendment removing the right to abortion from the Kansas Constitution would prompt an emboldened Republican-led Legislature to pass new restraints on the right of women to control their … Continue reading “Kansas governor warns passage of constitutional amendment will invite wave of abortion restrictions”

Governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of Officer Vasquez

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has ordered flags be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, July 27, in honor of 32-year-old Officer Daniel Vasquez of the North Kansas City, Mo., police force. Officer Vasquez was shot and killed during a traffic stop while on duty July 19. “I am directing flags statewide be … Continue reading “Governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of Officer Vasquez”

Kansas GOP governor candidate arrested on felony charge plunges ahead with campaign

Candidate Arlyn Briggs confident criminal threat case will be dropped by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Republican gubernatorial candidate Arlyn Briggs recorded a campaign commercial outlining his vision of conservative government in Kansas only to find out a prominent Christian radio network had no intention of airing the advertisement. He said an employee at … Continue reading “Kansas GOP governor candidate arrested on felony charge plunges ahead with campaign”