Midwest economic index slips but stays in growth zone
Creighton University reports the Mid-America Business Conditions Index for nine states fell to 57.0 in July from 60.6 in June, remaining above 50 and signaling growth. Export orders and import measures rose, with managers citing global sales and farm-sector expansion as key drivers while housing-softness restrains growth.
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Races to watch GOP conservatives could lose majority
In Kansas, moderates hint they could reclaim a working House majority with support from Democrats. With 125 seats, a swing of about 18 from conservatives would yield control, though a few wins might suffice on certain issues. Endorsements and fundraising shape key primaries Tuesday.
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Two Democrats Compete For Kansas U.S. Senate Nomination
In Kansas the Democratic field for the U.S. Senate narrows to Chad Taylor Shawnee County district attorney and Patrick Wiesner Lawrence attorney. Both candidates say they can beat the Republican nominee in November and see the primary as their path forward. Wiesner dismisses concern over Pat Roberts and Milton Wolf, focusing on primary issues.
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Jenkins faces tea party challenger in Kansas second district
Pittsburg State University employee Joshua Joel Tucker runs a long shot Republican primary against U S Rep Lynn Jenkins in eastern Kansas. Tucker promotes a tea party message and cites a campaign card that calls the Constitution his special interest. He accuses Jenkins of political theater and opposes an anti-terrorism law she supports, which she says threatens liberties.
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