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U.S. Senate passes major health, tax and climate bill in boost for Democrats

by Ariana Figueroa and Jacob Fischler, Kansas Reflector Washington — The U.S. Senate, along party lines, passed a sweeping energy, health care, climate and tax package Sunday afternoon, following an overnight marathon of votes that resulted in just a handful of notable changes to the legislation. The 755-page bill was passed after Vice President Kamala … Continue reading “U.S. Senate passes major health, tax and climate bill in boost for Democrats”

Kobach prevails in GOP attorney general race; treasurer campaign very, very close

Schwab fends off challenge and two state school board members benched by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Former Secretary of State Kris Kobach sidestepped money and influence of Republican powerbrokers to capture the party’s nomination for attorney general in a showdown with Sen. Kellie Warren and former federal prosecutor Tony Mattivi. Kobach, of the … Continue reading “Kobach prevails in GOP attorney general race; treasurer campaign very, very close”

Kansas voters defeat abortion amendment in unexpected landslide

by Sherman Smith and Lily O’Shea Becker, Kansas Reflector Overland Park — Kansas voters in a landslide Tuesday defeated a constitutional amendment that would have stripped residents of abortion rights, defying polling and political observers who expected a close result. The ballot measure was failing by a 62-38 margin at 9:45 p.m. as voters responded … Continue reading “Kansas voters defeat abortion amendment in unexpected landslide”