Republicans in crowded field for Kansas governor strain to stand out

by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service A crowded race for the Republican nomination for governor in Kansas has candidates looking for ways to stand out. At a forum held over the weekend in Wichita, the hopefuls signaled how they hope to separate themselves from the field. Secretary of State Kris Kobach wants primary voters to … Continue reading “Republicans in crowded field for Kansas governor strain to stand out”

Colyer picks real estate operator Tracey Mann as Kansas lieutenant governor

by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer named Tracey Mann, who operates a Kansas City real estate firm and lives in Salina, on Tuesday as his lieutenant governor. Mann is the managing director and principal of Newmark Grubb Zimmer, a commercial real estate company headquartered in Kansas City. He has a farm … Continue reading “Colyer picks real estate operator Tracey Mann as Kansas lieutenant governor”

Colyer’s first executive order as Kansas governor: fight sexual harassment

by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer used his first executive order Monday to tighten sexual harassment rules for thousands of state workers. Accusations of sexual misconduct have surfaced around the Kansas Legislature in recent months, much like the #MeToo movement that’s swept the country. Colyer’s order requires that executive branch employees … Continue reading “Colyer’s first executive order as Kansas governor: fight sexual harassment”