Roberts, Senate colleagues reflect on the Kansas congressman's career

Roberts, Senate colleagues reflect on the Kansas congressman's career

After nearly 40 years as a congressman, U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts announced early last year he would not pursue reelection in 2020. Capping off the longest tenure of any Kansan in the nation’s capital Sen. Pat Roberts delivered a final speech on the Senate floor Thursday. In what he dubbed his “adios amigos” speech, Roberts reflected on his path to politics, time spent as chair of the agriculture committee in both the House and Senate and the value of bipartisan efforts in passing meaningful legislation.

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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly didn't want to run for a second term. She did it anyway.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly didn't want to run for a second term. She did it anyway.

With roughly six months left as governor, Laura Kelly reflects on how she entered the governor's office and speaks on how she hopes to leave it in an interview with senior reporter Tim Carpenter. Sh...

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'Proud progressive' takes on Ron Estes with grassroots campaign

'Proud progressive' takes on Ron Estes with grassroots campaign

Cole Epley is one of four Democrats challenging U.S. Rep. Ron Estes in August, but Epley has differentiated himself from his fellow Democratic candidates by leaning into Democratic socialism and unapo...

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Galena residents seek environmental testing at southeast Kansas landfill

Galena residents seek environmental testing at southeast Kansas landfill

Residents in Galena, Kansas, are worried that noxious smells and a smoldering fire at the town's landfill are polluting the air and affecting their health. They are pushing for more testing to ensure ...

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Kansas surgeon tailors U.S. Senate bid to future generations

Kansas surgeon tailors U.S. Senate bid to future generations

Kevin Latz is one of 11 Kansas Democrats running to replace U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, and he said he is differentiating himself from the rest with his experience as a surgeon, physician and father. He...

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Kansas politics round-up with Clay Wirestone and Sherman Smith

Kansas politics round-up with Clay Wirestone and Sherman Smith

Kansas Reflector opinion editor Clay Wirestone and managing editor Sherman Smith break down the latest news in Kansas politics as election season heats up. They discuss the latest candidates, which ra...

1 Kesä 24min

Kansas candidates attempt to appeal to voters in early campaign ads

Kansas candidates attempt to appeal to voters in early campaign ads

Why was Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach’s name repeated four times in a ad from an outside group? Why did a Democratic candidate for Kansas governor begin her TV ad in a grocery store, and why di...

25 Touko 48min

Chris Carmichael takes on Ron Estes' congressional seat

Chris Carmichael takes on Ron Estes' congressional seat

Chris Carmichael is one of four Democratic candidates for Kansas' 4th congressional district.

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Kansas Abortion Fund work evolves with renewed attacks on rights

Kansas Abortion Fund work evolves with renewed attacks on rights

Sandy Brown, president of the Kansas Abortion Fund, talks about her organization's evolving work. The small, all-volunteer, Lawrence-based nonprofit now pays for one-fourth of the abortions received b...

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