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Four states currently have a governor of one party and a veto-proof state legislative majority of the opposing party

Four states have a governor of one party and veto-proof legislative majorities of the opposing party: Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Voters will determine whether three states—North Carolina, Vermont, and Wisconsin—could also have a veto-proof majority and an opposing party governor as a result of the 2022 elections.

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Sharice Davids (D), Amanda Adkins (R), and Steve Hohe (L) are running in Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District

Incumbent Sharice Davids (D), Amanda Adkins (R), and Steve Hohe (L) are running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District.

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Direct democracy can force governments to better represent the people -- but it doesn't always work out

In August 2022, a statewide referendum in Kansas saw citizens overwhelmingly reject a plan to insert anti-abortion language into the state’s constitution. It comes as a slew of similar votes on abortion rights are planned in the coming months – putting the issue directly to the people after the Supreme…

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FBI arrests Kansas detective long accused of corruption

A former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective who has long been accused of sexually preying on Black women has been indicted on federal charges accusing him of using his position to sexually abuse two women

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NASCAR releases 2023 Cup, Xfinity and Truck schedules

While of the biggest additions to the 2023 NASCAR national series schedules have already been revealed there were a few surprises announced on Wednesday.

Motorsport

18-Year-Old Faces Possible 70 Years in Federal Prison for Snapchat Sexting Crime

"I'm not saying my kid should get nothing," says Eric Beyer Jr.'s mother. "But to take an 18-year-old kid and put him in jail for longer than he's been alive?"

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Mizzou football's Eli Drinkwitz wants Tigers to ignore 'toxicity,' move forward

COLUMBIA, Mo. — In the wake of his team’s horrific loss at Kansas State, Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz has more problems to solve this week than last but isn’t about to panic. On Tuesday, in his first public comments since Saturday’s 40-12 clunker, Drinkwitz was unwavering in his belief the Tigers…

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Kansas Democrats are still using Sam Brownback to drag down Republicans. Will it work?

WASHINGTON — Sam Brownback hasn’t gone away.

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Former Chiefs assistant coach Reid pleads guilty in crash

Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid has pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated resulting in serious physical injury after his truck hit two parked cars in 2021 and left a young girl with a traumatic brain injury

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In 2022, there are six ballot measures addressing abortion—the most on record. Measures have been certified for the ballot in California, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, and Vermont. Votes on these ballot measures follow Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which held that the U.S. Constitution does not confer a right…

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NASCAR Cup Kansas: Wallace beats Hamlin in second shock winner

For the second consecutive week, the NASCAR Cup playoffs produced a surprise winner as Bubba Wallace held off Denny Hamlin to win at Kansas Speedway.

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Bubba Wallace beats Hamlin, wins Kansas Cup race

For the second consecutive week, the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs produced a surprise winner as Bubba Wallace held off Denny Hamlin to win at Kansas Speedway.

Motorsport

Forde-Yard Dash: Scott Frost’s Dismissal Long Overdue

Nebraska will pay (handsomely) for its denial around its now-former coach, but it isn’t the only program in hot water.

Sports Illustrated

Harvick and Reddick exit Kansas race in early wrecks

Two playoff drivers fell out of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway before Stage 1 was even completed.

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Kansas AG candidate Kris Kobach resigns from We Build the Wall nonprofit accused of money laundering

We Build the Wall looked to build parts of the U.S.-Mexico border wall while Trump was in the White House.

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Kris Kobach resigns from We Build the Wall after Bannon and group charged with conspiracy

Republican candidate for Kansas attorney general resigns from group’s board and as chief counsel following New York indictments

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Kris Kobach resigns from We Build the Wall board after nonprofit indicted on money laundering

Former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, the Republican candidate for state attorney general, resigned Friday from the board of directors of We Build the Wall after the nonprofit organization was indicted on allegations of money laundering, conspiracy and fraud.

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If Texas Democrats want to restore abortion rights, the road doesn’t go through Kansas

DALLAS — Buoyed by the success of their counterparts in Kansas, Texas activists are determined to use November’s midterm elections to kick-start the restoration of abortion rights.

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Former KS Republican Gov. Bill Graves supports Kelly over Schmidt, his former staffer

TOPEKA, Kansas – Former Republican Gov. Bill Graves is once again supporting Democrat Laura Kelly for Kansas governor.

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Kobach says We Build the Wall shutting down, as Bannon expected to face new fraud charges

Former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach said Thursday that We Build the Wall, the scandal-plagued nonprofit that raised funds to construct privately funded border wall, is in the process of shutting down as former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is expected to face new charges that he defrauded contributors to…

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Kansas vs West Virginia Prediction, Game Preview

Kansas vs West Virginia game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 2 game on Saturday, September 10

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Kansas governor lauds abortion vote but focuses on economy

Kansas' Democratic governor wasted little time after a decisive state vote in favor of abortion rights

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Woman’s trial for 2 Kansas deaths ends with hung jury

A jury in Kansas could not reach a verdict in the case of a woman accused of killing her ex-husband and his girlfriend

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Kansas has one of the most competitive US House seat races. Does Davids or Adkins have momentum?

WASHINGTON — Republicans created fertile ground for Amanda Adkins to win the Kansas 3rd Congressional District, but shifting national momentum might stifle their chances of a successful harvest in the fall.

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Palin defeat in Alaska and Kansas abortion vote show 2022 midterms will be Roe election

Turns out Joe Biden was right when he said ‘Roe is on the ballot’, writes Eric Garcia

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