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Transpo Secretary Pete Buttigieg in KCK for Democratic rally.

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BREAKING: Loud Light and group of Wyco and Lawrence residents challenge new congressional map in state court saying it violated state constitution. #ksleg

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Katie Dixon of Olathe becomes eighth LGTBQ statehouse candidate; Kansas is now believed to have a historic number of openly LGBTQ candidates running for #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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NEW: Gov. Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Revenue will pause production on controversial license plate design. #ksleg

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Judge says there was "overwhelming" evidence in plaintiff's case that #ksleg racially and politically gerrymandered new congressional map. via @sfstatejournal

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BREAKING: Gov. Kelly vetoes new congressional districts. #ksleg

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BREAKING: Loud Light and group of Wyco and Lawrence residents challenge new congressional map in state court. #ksleg

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To get a real sense of the energy surrounding the Kansas primary: 46,582 voters cast ballots in person on Friday alone. That pushed the total of in person voting to 175,182 - an increase of 36% from a day earlier.

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NEW: Secretary of State has denied request to use the financial assets of abortion opponent Mark Gietzen to fund recount of abortion amendment. Gietzen had put up a credit card to pay $230,000 for recount. #ksleg

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BREAKING: Kelly vetoes transgender sports bill. #ksleg

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From the Secretary of State's office: There is no recount under way of the abortion amendment at this time. Agency awaits financial commitment to cover $230,000 cost of recount. No bond has been posted.

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It's Schwab vs. Kobach over ballot drop boxes today in Senate Fed & State #ksleg

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Gov. Kelly goes on a veto spree, rejecting transgender sports bill, required training for able bodied adults receiving food assistance, parents bill of rights and COVID immunity for businesses and health care providers. #kskeg

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Five years ago, we went live for the first time. Some 3,285 stories later we're still hanging around. Now, onto year six. A heartfelt thanks to the many who have supported us.

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1 year

Gov. Kelly vetoes trangender sports bill for a third time. #ksleg

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3 years

Rep. Aaron Coleman arrested on domestic violence charge. Was still jail without bond Sunday morning. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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Today we celebrate our sixth anniversary covering Kansas politics. Four thousand stories stories later, we're still alive and kicking and still getting to stories no one else has - even though we are out staffed by everyone. #ksleg

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Last of Republican Sen. Mike Thompson's bills limiting renewable energy development dies in committee. All eight failed to get out of committee. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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Buttigieg revs up Democrats at union hall rally #ksleg via @Sunflower

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6 years

After almost 13 months beating my projections.

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4 years

Bud Estes' desk in the Senate.

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Democratic state Senate hopeful Lindsey Constance reports raising $65,000 this year. She raised 60K last year. #ksleg

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2 years

Kansas population shows no growth in ’22, continues to suffer from outmigration. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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Livestock Association backs Chris Mann for attorney general, third Democrat for statewide office since 2010. Despite the oohs and awes, this was not a terrible surprise. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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Kobach fined for campaign finance violations in 2020 U.S. Senate race #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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Republican Sen. Dennia Pyle changes political parties; Senate rules call for him to lose committee assognments. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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3 years

An outpouring of emotion Sunday in response to the death of KU political scientist Burdett Loomis. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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BREAKING: Gov. Laura Kelly calls for special session June 18. #ksleg

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Kobach fined for campaign finance violations in U.S. Senate race #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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Sykes seeking to replace Hensley as Senate minority leader. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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Our work is paying off.

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Congrats @sfstatejournal Your blog has been selected as one of the Top Kansas Politics Blogs and News Website on the web by @_feedspot

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4 years

Just surpassed the 2,000-story mark as our 3rd birthday approaches.

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3 years

NEW; Troubled Kansas Lawmaker arrested over the weekend for driving under the influence. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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4 years

Gov. Kelly demonstrating a certain level of constrained rage over attorney general's action from earlier in the day. #ksleg

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2 years

The idea that funding for the recount is only in jeopardy today and not already on Friday when a credit card - not a bond - was turned in is curious.

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Race for top House Democrat heats up as @Woodard4Kansas enters race for leadership position. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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NEW: Gov. Laura Kelly launches major campaign for Medicaid expansion #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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A Kansas angle to Georgia races

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@Woodard4Kansas @staceyabrams Warnock’s campaign manager is my old campaign manager! I couldn’t be happier for Jerid Kurtz. And I could be happier for our country.

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Young adult voting soars in Kansas; ninth biggest percentage increase in the 18-24 bracket nationally. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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4 years

Kansas Supreme Court case makes to ABC News. And by the way, where is that decision? #ksleg

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RFK Jr. visiting Kansas today, where his dad launched a spirited but short lived campaign for president in 1968. Kansas Democrats aren't reacting as warmly to the son as they did the dad. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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1776 PAC loses most Kansas races; a significant drop off from two years ago. Strategist running PAC became the focus of some ads in the campaign including comments from '21 that PAC wanted to take over school boards. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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National Democrats gearing up to break up GOP majority in Kansas. Republicans have held a supermajority in Kansas House and Senate since 2011. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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7 years

Irony: A bill about transparency for police body cams is anonymous. @KCStar @kclaurab

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2 years

For what it's worth, Mark Gietzen has been hit with thousands in state ethics fines and he now plans to fund a $230,000 election recount on a credit card or cards. #ksleg

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American Civil Liberties Union says Atchison’s decision to shut down primary voter registration earlier than July 12 deadline violates federal law and invites a lawsuit. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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Three years ago today, dove off the deep end to start this news service out of my wallet. Look forward to another year of writing stories you see here first or nowhere else. A $20 discount is now available for new subscribers. Discount code: politics2021

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Kansas Supreme Court urged to keep oversight of school funding case; plaintiffs say #ksleg can't be trusted to constitutionally fund via @sfstatejournal

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3 years

It appears Monday will start with an 8 a.m rally in front of Capitol calling for Senate Majority Gene Suellentrop to resign. #ksleg

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1 year

UPDATED: Kelly vetoes four bills focused on transgender Kansans, including bill effectively banning gender affirming care. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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3 years

Gov. Kelly hires a campaign manager with a record of getting Democrats elected in traditionally red states. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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3 years

To our readers: Mrs. SSJ is not happy tonight.

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4 years

Most significant news of the day not reported elsewhere: @dinah_sykes seeking Senate minority leader post via @sfstatejournal

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6 years

A year ago today, I started this crazy idea. #ksleg

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2 years

A curious statement from JoCo government tonight: "We learned tonight that the Los Angeles County District Attorney arrested an executive with Konnech Corporation as part of an investigation into the possible theft of personal identifying information of election workers.

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1776 PAC loses most Kansas races; a significant fall off from two years ago. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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6 years

Former Congressman Dennis Moore in attendance.

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Senate President Ty Masterson on Sen. Pyle's office space next session: "I am scouring the Capitol grounds for an appropriate space for our unaffiliated caucus member. Not to be a spoiler, but there is roughly a 2% chance Sen. Pyle retains his current office." #ksleg

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NEW: The Kansas Supreme Court will release its decisions in cases involving state and congressional districts at or shortly after 10:30 a.m. today. #ksleg

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NEW: Gov. Laura Kelly reports raising more than $2 million in ’21. She has been steadily outpacing previous governors in fundraising throughout her term. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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4 years

Gov. Laura Kelly ties medicaid expansion to medical marijuana. Expansion would be paid for with medical marijuana. #ksleg

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3 years

It appears there are some anti-vaccination activists in the Senate caucus. Usually, only reporters and senators are in caucus meetings.

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1 year

I am about ready to go into hibernation from news for days. It was an endless week of stories. #ksleg

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1 year

Kansas legal bills surpass $1 million in defense of voting laws #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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3 years

BREAKING: Congressional map challenged in state court. Lawsuit says plan violates state constitution. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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1 year

Well, at least it's not 4:30 a.m. Happy Saturday. It's done.

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3 years

Kansas collects almost $2 billion more in revenue; leaves the state with a record nest egg. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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2 years

JoCo meets today to certify election. Part of email from election denier: "I’m pleading with you— don’t certify this election. I genuinely don’t want any of you to go to prison over this but I won’t shed any tears if you ignore the facts and proceed anyways and end up there.

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Svaty vows to reinstate civil protections for LGBT state employees that were taken away under Brownback administration. #ksleg .

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2 years

Democratic attorney general candidate @ChrisMannKS has now spent or booked about $515,000 in broadcast ads, which more or less levels the playing field with @KrisKobach1787 and Republican Attorneys General Assn. #ksleg

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Democrat Lindsey Constance reports raising $61,000 for Senate District 10 race against Tom Cox/Mike Thompson. So far, only Ethan Corson reported raising more on the Senate side #ksleg

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2 years

NEW: Kansans for Constitutional Freedom - opponents of abortion amendment report raising $6.5 million this year, bringing them to about $7 million for the campaign. #ksleg

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3 years

Welcome to U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall's town hall meeting in Olathe.

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So far, every other publication has relied on social media outlets for Rep. Samsel's thoughts about the events at Wellsville High. We are the only ones who interviewed him. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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BREAKING: Austin suspends campaign for Kansas treasurer #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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NEW: Gov. Laura Kelly reports raising more than $2 million in ’21. By comparison, former Gov. Kathleen Sebelius raised $1.9 million in 2005, ahead of her 2006 reelection. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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Kelly blames "campaign of misinformation" on vaccine hesitancy. Calls Sen. Roger Marshall's questions about masks "a problem." #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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Tonight's big political question: Will Democrats get behind an unaffiliated mayoral candidate to keep a conservative out of the Overland Park mayor's seat?

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Kevin Yoder holding big fundraising bash tonight for Congressman Jake LaTurner at Mission Hills Country Club.

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BREAKING: Kansas announces sports wagering to start Sept. 1 #ksleg

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Colyer calls for Leavenworth County Commissioner to resign. #ksleg

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3 years

Today we celebrate our fourth anniversary. Hardest work of my life but the most satisfying endeavor I have ever undertaken. Thanks to so many of you who have helped in big ways and small. I can never truly express my heartfelt gratitude. Onto year five.

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Sad news this morning: state Rep. Gail Finney of Wichita passes away at 63. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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Wyco and Joco population total more than 770K. Might be hard to keep them together in a new congressional district.

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1 year

Young Kansas voters turn out for abortion issue, but don't stick around for general election potentially costing Democrats House seats and attorney general's race. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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Getting word of complaints about today's GOP executive committee meeting to elect delegates to national convention. We registered to listen in and were "removed" after several minutes. #ksleg #ksgop

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BREAKING: Supreme Court rules civic groups have standing to challenge election law #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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4 years

U.S. Supreme Court refuses to uphold Kobach's proof of citizenship law. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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Another observation from Dem gubernatorial forum: Svaty offering very specific policy proposals: Prevailing wage and automatic voter registration.

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NEW: Republican chair of House K-12 Budget Committee draws primary foe from school board member #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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NEW: Democratic lawmaker who voted to override Kelly draws primary challenger #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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UPDATED: Medical marijuana bill tripped up in Senate committee; Gov. Kelly urges Kansans to call legislators and tell them to legalize medical marijuana. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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6 years

Teachers are being summoned to the capitol tonight. Party like it's 2014. #ksleg

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5 years

Sunflower State Journal celebrated its second anniversary this week. For the most complete source of Kansas political news, we are offering $20 off to first-time subscribers from today through Sunday. Discount code is ssj2020. #ksleg

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Just before sunrise this morning...three hours short of spending an entire day here.

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Amazing how some reporters don't seem to get what happened with the House tax plan this week.

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Democrats announce new committee assignments; None for Coleman - again. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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Heartfelt outpouring of support today from Congresswoman Sharice Davids and others pulling for KU political science icon Burdett Loomis #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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Twenty two hours after I arrived Thursday, I am leaving. Good night.

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Second round of redistricting town halls planned for fall after first series of meetings were greeted by criticism from Democrats. #ksleg via @sfstatejournal

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