GOP officials endorse 2nd District candidate Steve Watkins
After expressing concerns Reynolds and 38 GOP chairs now back Steve Watkins of Topeka who won a seven way Republican primary with 27 percent. Officials say Watkins aligns with Kansas voters and Trump agenda as he moves to represent the Second District.
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Colyer aide joins Orman campaign as co-chair
Steve Baccus, former Kansas Farm Bureau president and Colyer campaign chair, is set to become co-chair of Greg Orman’s campaign. He urged unity for Kobach while highlighting Orman and Doll as best for Kansas growth, amid GOP worries of vote splitting and Democratic concerns over indepenent shifts.
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Surprise visit Boehner at Kansas Demofest in Wichita
Former U S House Speaker John Boehner appeared at the Kansas Demofest in Wichita this weekend, checking into the convention hotel with former Governor Kathleen Sebelius. Boehner said he is traveling to stump for Republican candidates and was in Kansas for a fundraiser for Rep. Roger Marshall of Great Bend. Sebelius’ spokesman called the encounter completely unexpected.
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School board leader denies new superintendent raise
Lawrence School Board President Jessica Beeson told Monday’s meeting there was no $10,000 raise for Superintendent Anthony Lewis after he started in January. She noted the $215,000 annual payhad already been approved and publicized, with the 2018-19 budget approving Lewis and Deputy Anna Stubblefield’s salaries as listed.
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