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Democrats Matt Kleinmann, Nancy Boyda joust on gun violence, immigration, LGBTQ issues
Nancy Boyda and Matt Kleinmann, candidates for the Democratic Party’s nomination in the 2nd congressional district, spoke about their views on gun violence, immigration and LGBTQ issues during an appearance on WIBW-TV.
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Kansas health officials launching COVID-19 vaccination program for children ages 5-11
The state of Kansas expects to receive 128,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine this week to begin the process of voluntarily inoculating children ages 5 to 11 following the federal government’s approval of a shot for younger kids, Gov. Laura Kelly said Wednesday.
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Report allows Kansas residents to see what contaminants are in their drinking water
Kansas and Missouri residents may be drinking unsafe amounts of arsenic, nitrates and other chemicals — even if their provider is meeting federal drinking water requirements, according to data published Wednesday by an environmental group.
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Former Kansas Congressman Dennis Moore, remembered for decency and for ‘showing up,’ dies at 75
U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore served Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District from 1998 to 2010. Later, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he spoke out in support of more resources and research. Moore died Tuesday.
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House members, domestic violence organization pressure Coleman to resign
Six women serving in the Kansas House and a statewide domestic violence organization Tuesday urged Democratic Rep. Aaron Coleman to resign immediately from the Legislature after he was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery.
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On top of $1B fallout from February cold snap, natural gas prices expected to climb this winter
After a historic cold snap depleted natural gas reserves in February, prices for heating could be as much as 30% higher this winter, prompting concerns about increasing bills for Kansas and Missouri customers.
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Kansas state Rep. Coleman arrested, jailed on domestic violence allegation
State Rep. Aaron Coleman was booked into the Johnson County Jail on Sunday on suspicion of domestic battery.
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Kansans fired from jobs for refusing COVID-19 vaccine may not qualify for unemployment aid
Holdouts who resist the vaccine for COVID-19, and don’t receive a religious or medical exception from their employer, should expect to be fired. There is no guarantee these people would qualify for unemployment compensation in Kansas.
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Grim Reaper of COVID-19 vaccine skeptics takes swipe at government, drug companies, media
Carrie Wallace, of Eudora, stood out among people expressing outrage Saturday with imposition of a federal mandate for government employees and contractors to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and the intense pressure campaign to compel inoculation of children.
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Kansas attorney general tells ‘overreach’ panel he will challenge federal vaccine mandate
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt told lawmakers Friday he plans to file a lawsuit challenging President Joe Biden’s vaccine requirement for employees of federal contractors.
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Shipments of COVID-19 shots for kids 5-11 on the way to states after FDA gives green light
Regulators at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted emergency authorization to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds, a step that means kid-sized doses can begin shipping to healthcare providers across the country.