U.S. representatives from Kansas comment on impeachment inquiry

by Tom Shine, Kansas News Service The state’s four congressional representatives have weighed in after this week’s announcement from Speaker Nancy Pelosi that the House of Representatives will move forward with an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Pelosi’s announcement on Tuesday follows reports that Trump asked the president of Ukraine to investigate whether Joe … Continue reading “U.S. representatives from Kansas comment on impeachment inquiry”

Saturday events

If there is inclement weather, check with the sponsoring organization to see if the event still will be held. Grissom to speak at Democratic breakfast Barry Grisson, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, and Helena Buchmann, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee field manager, will be the guest speakers Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Wyandotte County Third … Continue reading “Saturday events”

USDA inspector general: Moving research offices from D.C. to Kansas City isn’t quite legal

by Amy Mayer, Kansas News Service Critics of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to move two of its research agencies from Washington, D.C., to the Kansas City area got more ammunition this week. The most recent development: A report from the USDA’s inspector general that finds some flaws with how the department has executed … Continue reading “USDA inspector general: Moving research offices from D.C. to Kansas City isn’t quite legal”