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by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service The Republican race for governor remains crowded, but a little less so with Ed O’Malley’s announcement Thursday that he’s ending his campaign. O’Malley, a former Kansas House member who last fall took a leave of absence from his job as CEO of the Wichita-based Kansas Leadership Center to campaign, … Continue reading “O’Malley bails from Kansas governor’s race as donor support falls short”

In his final proclamation, Gov. Sam Brownback is asking Kansans to observe a day of prayer and fasting on Tuesday, Jan. 30, during his final day in office. Brownback is leaving to become U.S. ambassador at large for international religious freedom. Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer will be sworn in as governor at 3 p.m. Wednesday, … Continue reading “Governor’s final proclamation asks for prayer and fasting today”

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback’s nomination was confirmed today to be U.S. ambassador at large for international religious freedom. A tiebreaker vote by Vice President Mike Pence, after a 49-49 vote in the U.S. Senate, made the difference. The action by the U.S. Senate means Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer will soon move up to the governor’s … Continue reading “Brownback’s nomination squeaks through Senate; Kansas to have new governor”