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Former Kansas Sen. Nancy Kassebaum remembered as trailblazer

Former Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker, who broke multiple barriers for women in the Senate, has died at the age of 94. The Kansas Republican died of natural causes in hospice care on Aug. 21, her son Bill Kassebaum confirmed to The New York Times. Memorials came in from across the…

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Holscher and Masterson to face off for one of five Democratic-held governorships up for election this year in a state Donald Trump win in 2024

Cindy Holscher (D) and Ty Masterson (R) are running in the general election for governor of Kansas. Incumbent Gov. Laura Kelly (D) is term-limited.

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Rating changes: 10 of 11 races shift toward Democrats

ANALYSIS — With less than three months to go before Election Day, control of both chambers of Congress remains in play. While Democrats lack many guaranteed pickups, there continues to be growing softness or vulnerability for Republicans on the outskirts of the House and Senate battleground. President Donald Trump’s low…

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Maryland Democrats put measure on 2026 ballot, making it the fourth state to take action towards redistricting ahead of 2028

Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, Brew.

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New details shed light on ACT's first e-scooter death, 'gentle friend' remembered

The 19-year-old died after her e-scooter collided with a car.

The Canberra Times

The August elections that could derail Trump – and burst open a civil war among Democrats

Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri South Carolina and Wisconsin are just some of the states braced for crucial House, Senate and gubernatorial primaries this month

The Independent UK

Kansas Property Tax Debate Continues: What Was Proposed and What’s Actually Available in 2026

Property taxes remain one of the biggest financial concerns for Kansas homeowners, especially retirees living on fixed incomes. During the 2026 legislative session, lawmakers and...

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Chaos in wake of anti-trans Kansas law

Since its enactment, the driver's license law has left trans Kansans unsure of how to navigate everyday life

Salon

Woman Says She Returned From Uganda as Ebola Measures Were Announced, But Faced No Checks at US Airport

A US traveller reported no Ebola screening at Dulles Airport despite new restrictions, raising questions about the consistency of health protocols during outbreaks.

International Business Times UK

Republicans Fumble Away Fiscal Conservatism in Stadium Subsidy Projects

Small-government conservatives are tripping over themselves to give millions of taxpayer dollars to billionaires.

Reason

Kansas Law Wipes Out 1,700 LGBTQ Driver's Licences — Trans Residents Fight Back With Lawsuits

Two Trans Kansans sue over a law invalidating their transgender documents, claiming it violates rights and is dehumanising. The legal battle highlights ongoing LGBTQ struggles.

International Business Times UK

2 trans men sue Kansas over a law invalidating their driver's licenses and about 1,700 others

Two transgender men are suing Kansas over a new law that invalidated their driver’s licenses and about 1,700 others for reflecting people's gender identities and not their sex assigned at birth

The Independent UK

Kansas revokes driver’s licenses from trans residents in latest assault on rights

Law demanding IDs match ‘sex at birth’ also includes bathroom ban provision for trans people in public buildings

The Guardian - US

Kansas sends letters to trans drivers demanding the immediate surrender of their licenses over birthright law

The president of the Human Rights Campaign described the law as allowing ‘government-sanctioned harassment’

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Governors scramble to fill billions in budget gaps from Trump’s federal cuts

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Arrest as Satanists hold Black Mass in ‘despicable act of anti-Catholic bigotry’

The Satanic Grotto's rally attracted hundreds of Christian counter-protesters

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Kansas Secretary Of State Scott Schwab Launches Governor Campaign

Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab announces gubernatorial bid for 2026 election, highlighting conservative values and policy priorities.

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