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Dodge City Daily Globe
18 Sep, 2019
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Fair board’s group chat conflicts with KOMA
The Kansas State Fair Board has been using a group chat for the past two years to communicate with its members during the fair.
Capitol Insider podcast: Kansans for Life ‘angry, motivated’ to challenge abortion decision

Kansans for Life executive director Mary Kay Culp routinely struggles with abortion decisions handed down by the Kansas Supreme Court.

DCF awards family preservation grants to 3 nonprofits, drops Florida provider

Gov. Laura Kelly's vetting process led to agreements with three nonprofits to deliver in-home support to Kansas' vulnerable families and sealed the ouster of a troubled Florida organization hired last year to do that work by the state's previous governor.

Journalist delves into ‘mystery’ of drug prices in Salina speech

The numbers seem fake, said Philadelphia journalist Brian Howard. In April, Philadelphia Magazine carried a story written by Howard, its features editor, that described his first-hand experience with the rising costs of health insurance at the workplace and the unpredictable pricing of drugs prescribed for chronic conditions.

Tracey Mann: DC Democratic pursuits ‘terrify me’ – News – Salina Journal – Salina, KS

Concern that America is under siege by extreme liberals in Washington, D.C., prompted Tracey Mann's run for Congress.

Kansas lawmakers looking to other states for ways to control health costs

Health policy specialist Colleen Becker delivered a crash course on actions by state legislatures across the United States to mitigate the cost of health care that might be adapted by Kansas lawmakers looking for big answers.

Report: One-third of Kansan adults suffer from obesity

A national study showing one of three Kansas adults suffers from obesity helped inspire recommendations to contain the crisis that include imposition of a tax on sugary drinks, expansion of access to food stamps and development of exercise as a broader cultural imperative.

Chaos in Frontenac – City government’s future unclear after surprise council vote to fire staff, mayor’s apparent resignation

FRONTENAC - After approving an appropriation ordinance and the minutes of its last meeting, Monday's Frontenac City Council meeting took a seemingly unexpected turn.

U.S. House candidate LaTurner hires GOP rival Watkins’ former campaign manager

Kansas Republican congressional candidate Jake LaTurner fired a shot over the bow with hiring of the campaign manager U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins relied upon to win a surprisingly close and turbulent 2018 general election.

Evergy survey raises concerns for city officials

PITTSBURG - Earlier this week, many Pittsburg residents received text messages and robocalls asking them to complete a survey about the city government's performance and its potential plans to create its own electric utility.

Clifford announces bid for Kansas’ 1st Congressional District seat

Finney County Commissioner and Air Force veteran Bill Clifford announced his run for Kansas' big 1st Congressional District, the seat currently held by Rep. Roger Marshall.

Sunflower postcard wins Secretary of State opinion poll at Kansas State Fair

A closeup shot of the state flower won the favor of Kansas State Fair voters in the Secretary of State Opinion Poll.

KCC rejects Westar’s $93 million rate hike to cover unneeded coal-plant purchase

The Kansas Corporation Commission denied a request from Westar Energy to increase retail electric rates by more than $90 million to cover the cost of buying a larger stake in the coal-fired Jeffrey Energy Center not required to meet the company's consumer demand.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly discovers a fair food favorite

Gov. Laura Kelly came to the Kansas State Fair for the annual Governor's Day and she saw her first self-service Kansas Lottery ticket machine, discovered that a cucumber stuffed with chicken salad is so "awesome" it could become her "go-to lunch," and for someone in office only about eight months, was surprised to receive a purple ribbon for longevity.

Hutch to get more lottery vending machines

Walmart Supercenter in Hutchinson sprinted from not selling any Kansas Lottery products to offering the first - and currently only - Kansas Lottery vending machine in Reno County.