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Kansas GOP suspends punishment of party members amid loyalty crackdown

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The Kansas Republican Party’s chairman said sanctions against party members were suspended due to appeals filed by people who were to be penalized for signing a petition leading to placement on November ballots of an independent candidate for governor. Mike Kuckelman, who leads the Kansas GOP, said the … Continue reading “Kansas GOP suspends punishment of party members amid loyalty crackdown”

Chamber examines election results, looks to 2023

Opinion column by Murrel Bland The Public Policy Committee of the Kansas City, Kansas, Area Chamber of Commerce met Friday, Nov. 11 to assess the recent general election results and worked on its Legislative Agenda for 2023. U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, the incumbent Democratic Congresswoman for the 3rd District, was successful in winning a third … Continue reading “Chamber examines election results, looks to 2023”

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly wins reelection over Republican challenger Derek Schmidt

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has won a second four-year term, defeating Republican Derek Schmidt in a campaign that pitted her economic accomplishments against his transphobic appeals and attacks on pandemic policies. Schmidt congratulated Kelly on her “apparent reelection,” pending a tally of remaining ballots, and said “absent any … Continue reading “Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly wins reelection over Republican challenger Derek Schmidt”