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Lawrence news September 19, 2022 - 10:31 am

Kansas voters to decide on a Republican-backed limit of the governor’s political power

by Dylan Lysen, Kansas News Service

Lawmakers have made a proposal to voters in Kansas: Give us more power. Take away clout from the governor.

State Government September 19, 2022 - 10:17 am

Derek Schmidt pledges to model Kansas immigration and anti-LGBTQ school policies off Ron DeSantis

by Savannah Hawley

Dozens of people protested the Republican candidate’s appearance with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has been criticized for sending two planes of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard with no warning or assistance.

State News June 30, 2022 - 1:13 pm

Topeka man tells judge he will defend himself from charges in Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

A Topeka man who faces federal charges for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol wants to represent himself because his court-appointed attorney lacks computer skills.

State Government May 1, 2022 - 2:16 am

Kansas governor, legislators offer support for Andover after ‘stunning and heartbreaking’ tornado

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly on Saturday surveyed damage in Andover and promised to help the town recover from the large and destructive tornado that tore through the town the night before.

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