Kobach Advice Cost Small Cities Millions, AP Reports
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach earned over 800000 for immigration work across 13 years, funded by towns and an advocacy group, and is accused of fueling his political rise. The Kansas City Star and ProPublica findings note at least 150000 of that occurred while he served as secretary of state. Kobach disputes conclusions, saying his anti immigration focus reflects a mission and statewide support.
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Kansas
Kris Kobach
Kansas City Star
ProPublica
Kobach
Jeff Colyer
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The
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Conservatives seek comeback in Kansas primaries backing from Chamber PAC
As 2018 primaries near, conservatives aim to reclaim ground lost in 2016 by targeting moderates. The Kansas Chamber PAC backs 10 of 16 Republicans facing primary challenges among 49 who voted to override Brownback's veto. A net gain of five seats could blunt future veto overrides and shift House balance toward conservatives.
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Political Action Committee
House
Brownback
Ron Ryckman Jr
Olathe
Appropriations Committee
Rep
Troy Waymaster
Bunker Hill
Kansas Chamber Pac
Denver man convicted in Lawrence sex assault and robberies
Elmeses Blackwell, 28, of Denver, pleaded no contest to one count of aggravated criminal sodomy and two counts of robbery for a string of late May to early June 2017 crimes in Lawrence. A home invasion with a sexual assault at gunpoint and multiple robberies led to the conviction. remaining charges were dismissed under a plea deal. Blackwell’s face tattoos helped link him to the crimes.
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Elmeses Blackwell
Denver
Douglas County
Jill Spurling
Blackwell
Emery Road
Journal- World
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