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Chris Carmichael, who is seeking the Democratic nomination in the 4th District, answers questions during an April 2, 2026, interview at the Kansas Reflector office in Topeka. Carmichael said he worked on the Iran war plan when he worked at CENTCOM. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)

Kansas congressional candidates with military experience criticize Trump’s handling of Iran war

TOPEKA — As the military’s lead logistics planner for a hypothetical war with Iran, Chris Carmichael reached a simple conclusion. “You really shouldn’t start a war with Iran,” he said. The ...

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Guns Kansas Attorney General Kobach says the ATF is a threat to the Second Amendment By Richard Eberwein – 1/24/24

During a Kansas House committee hearing Tuesday, state Attorney General Kris Kobach (R) contended that regulations implemented by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) violate the Second Amendment.

Abortion Kansas ruling broadens access to abortion, reproductive health care By FARAH SIDDIQI Missouri News Connection – 11/08/23

A Kansas state court judge has blocked several abortion-related restrictions, in a decision which is bound to have an effect in neighboring Missouri. It is being considered a win for the Center for ...

Child care Midwestern Democratic governors take steps to fill gaps in child care after federal funds expire By Richard Eberwein – 10/24/23

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D), Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) and Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) have all taken major steps in the past two weeks to fill child care funding gaps after billions of dollars in pandemic relief expired this month.

Foreign These Midwestern states may soon ban TikTok By Kate Lý Johnston – 6/08/23

Republican lawmakers in nearly every Midwestern state are working on legislation to outlaw TikTok, following Montana’s lead after the state became the first in the U.S. to ban the Chinese-owned app.

Abortion Republican-led state legislatures working to limit the ballot initiative process By Richard Eberwein – 3/20/23

Each state in the U.S. has its own process for putting ballot initiatives in front of citizens to directly vote on policy. Many Republican-controlled state legislatures are working to limit these processes and make it harder for everyday people to have a say in their government.

Elections Laura Kelly defeats Derek Schmidt to stay Kansas’ governor By Richard Eberwein – 11/09/22

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) defeated GOP challenger Derek Schmidt in a close contest.

Arkansas GOP states sue Biden administration over student loan plan By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press – 9/29/22

WASHINGTON (AP) — Six Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration in an effort to halt its plan to forgive student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans, accusing it of ...

Economy Kansas GOP gubernatorial nominee bashes student loan forgiveness, turns blind eye to running mate’s PPP loans By Richard Eberwein – 9/12/22

Derek Schmidt, the Republican nominee for governor in Kansas, has voiced his displeasure with President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness. But he has failed to mention his running mate’s ...

Abortion Kansas recount confirms results in favor of abortion rights By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and JOHN HANNA Associated Press – 8/22/22

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A decisive statewide vote in favor of abortion rights in traditionally conservative Kansas was confirmed with a partial hand recount, with fewer than 100 votes changing after ...

Economy Starbucks asks labor board to halt union votes temporarily By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer – 8/15/22

Starbucks on Monday asked the National Labor Relations Board to temporarily suspend all union elections at its U.S. stores, citing allegations from a board employee that regional NLRB officials ...

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