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Reducing food sales tax benefits Latino communities, Kansas governor says

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday said the new law gradually eliminating the state sales tax on food will benefit Latino Kansans who are disproportionately affected by food insecurity. In part because of the pandemic, a growing number of people across Kansas rely on food pantries. According to Feeding … Continue reading “Reducing food sales tax benefits Latino communities, Kansas governor says”

State Sen. Dennis Pyle launching independent campaign for Kansas governor

Joins field with Attorney General Derek Schmidt and Gov. Laura Kelly by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — State Sen. Dennis Pyle filed paperwork to launch an independent campaign for Kansas governor and enter a race that features Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. Sen. Pyle, a Hiawatha farmer among the … Continue reading “State Sen. Dennis Pyle launching independent campaign for Kansas governor”

National GOP group’s attack advertisement at center of dispute with Kansas governor’s campaign

Gov. Laura Kelly disputes ‘rough road’ allegation; NGA files ethics complaint by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — A Republican Governors Association political action committee filed an ethics complaint in wake of an attempt to derail their attack ad targeting Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly for allegedly dropping in 2019 a requirement adults work part-time, search … Continue reading “National GOP group’s attack advertisement at center of dispute with Kansas governor’s campaign”