Democratic plan seeks independent harassment investigator in Kansas House
Kansas House Democratic Leader Jim Ward urged independent attorneys to probe sexual harassment claims against lawmakers. He proposed a separate “compliance officer” to oversee complaints, with potential to strip committee assignments for misconduct. Ward vows mandatory harassment training and notes concerns since a former staffer’s public allegations.
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Experts say Kansas economy relies on immigrant labor and exports
At KU’s annual Economic Policy Conference experts noted Kansas depends on immigrant labor, especially in rural western meatpacking, and on foreign markets for agricultural exports. The discussion highlighted labor replacement in rural areas and the sizable role of exports in cereal grain and meat production.
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Senate panel confirms Brownback for international religious freedom post
The Foreign Relations Committee narrowly backed Sam Brownback to be U S ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom on an 11-10 vote, despite LGBT groups opposing his stance on same sex marriage and gender identity. The panel also advanced other Trump nominees including Richard Grenell as envoy to Germany, potentially making him the first openly LGBT ambassador if confirmed.
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