Elections

Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson

GOP-led Senate Reverses Course to Override Kelly’s Veto of Congressional Redistricting Map

The Kansas Senate completed Tuesday a rebuke of Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a congressional redistricting map shifting moderate-voting Lawrence to the rural 1st District and realigning the 3rd District to weaken re-election prospects of the state’s lone Democratic U.S. representative.

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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced on Thursday that she has vetoed legislation to redraw congressional boundaries.

Kansas Governor Vetoes GOP Congressional Map, Calls for Bipartisan Compromise

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday vetoed a GOP-drawn congressional map that would divide the Kansas City metro and place Lawrence into a rural district that stretches to the Colorado border.

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U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) sits alone in the House Chamber before a joint session of Congress on Jan. 06, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

Major Josh Hawley Donor Calls for Him to be Censured by the U.S. Senate

A Joplin businessman who helped bankroll Sen. Josh Hawley’s first campaign denounced him on Thursday as a “political opportunist” who used “irresponsible, inflammatory, and dangerous tactics” to incite the rioting that took over the U.S. Capitol Building.

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Line Forms for COVID-19 Vaccine, Electoral College Meets

COVID-19 vaccine shots will begin in Kansas City this week. Also, the Electoral College meets to cast its votes for president. And hopes for economic stimulus hang in the balance the week before Christmas.

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Election Day Fallout and Veterans Day Shape the Week Ahead

Nick’s Picks assesses Election Day results and looks ahead to Veterans Day and the upcoming holiday season.

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