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Witnesses throw water on Kansas House’s congressional map carving into 3rd District

Critics argue GOP’s plan reeks of gerrymandering, risks escalating racial tension by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — State Rep. Mary-Lynn Poskin expressed appreciation Thursday for opportunity to share insights on redrawing of Kansas congressional district boundaries after prohibited from participating in public town halls hosted by her colleagues in the Legislature. Poskin, a Democrat … Continue reading “Witnesses throw water on Kansas House’s congressional map carving into 3rd District”

Kansas Republicans introduce map to divide KC metro, place Lawrence in 1st District

by Tim Carpenter and Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Republicans in the Senate and House unveiled a new congressional map Tuesday that would slice the Kansas City metro area in half and move Lawrence into the deeply conservative district that stretches to the Colorado border. Senate President Ty Masterson, R-Andover, defended the new boundaries, … Continue reading “Kansas Republicans introduce map to divide KC metro, place Lawrence in 1st District”

Congresswoman favors ‘common sense’ approach to legislation

ViewsOpinion column by Murrel Bland U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., said she is part of a group of “common sense” Democrats in Congress who carefully spend taxpayers’ dollars. This was a comment she made at a luncheon meeting of the Congressional Forum Friday, Dec. 17, at Children’s Mercy Park. Good roads and bridges are … Continue reading “Congresswoman favors ‘common sense’ approach to legislation”