Kansas City Politricks: Voter Fraud Clap Back & Other Bloggy Adventures

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A researcher explores ways Kansas Citians can protect democracy in America

With more Americans feeling as if democracy is under threat, people are wondering what they can do about it. Valerie Lemmie has spent the past 35 years asking and answering such questions. As director of exploratory research for the Kettering Foundation in Dayton, Ohio, her job is "to solve public problems and controversial issues in government organizations and local communities."

Liberal organization calling parents' rights groups 'extremist' is, itself, a 'hate group' and 'a joke,' Hawley, Cruz argue

A far-left organization's claim that parents' rights groups are "extremist" is a badge of honor for them from a "joke" entity, says Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley. "So typical from them," Hawley told The Heartlander of SPLC's sweeping claim. "This group is, itself, a hate group. They're a joke.

Kansas lawmakers promised state employee raises, but the cost could shut down agencies

An unexpected hike in the cost of giving Kansas state employees a raise has created a potential budget crisis next year that could cause state agencies to shut down some operations. The cost for the 5% raises came in $11 million more than originally expected and cost more than what the Kansas Legislature approved.

St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell Announces Candidacy for U.S. Senate

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A Black Missouri prosecutor who stepped into leadership in the aftermath of protests over the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown is running for Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley's seat, the Democrat announced Wednesday. In his campaign announcement, 48-year-old St.

International Boilermakers union leader Jones fights ouster as president - Kansas City Business Journal

Newton Jones faced allegations of misappropriating union funds, overpaying family members and lavish spending - claims that helped bring about his removal as president of the KCK-based union. Now, he's pushing back against the action, saying it was improper and rebutting the allegations.

Abortion providers sue Kansas over longstanding waiting period, new medication rule

TOPEKA, Kan. - Abortion providers sued Kansas on Tuesday over a law enacted this year and existing restrictions, including a decades-old requirement that patients wait 24 hours after first seeing a provider to terminate their pregnancies.

Why can't you bet on sports in Missouri? This state senator stood in the way | Opinion

Remember this name: Denny Hoskins. He is the reason you can't place a sports wager in Missouri. He is a state senator representing the Warrensburg area. He did not get his way this legislative session in Jefferson City, so he and a couple of his cronies filibustered the Missouri Senate and the amendment was never voted on.

Kansas Republicans want to replicate this news outlet's success. Please, go right ahead. - Kansas Reflector

Kansas Republicans have been saying they want a Kansas Reflector of their very own. Be it online, in print, or broadcast via radio and television, they want a news source that makes their case to the people of our state. "We need to develop our own sources," said state Sen.

Proposed St. Louis gun ordinance draws mixed reactions from state lawmakers

The ordinance would stop the open carry of firearms without a concealed carry permit. A similar proposal, which would have barred minors from carrying a firearm in public without adult supervision, failed to gain ground in the state legislature this year.

"You're an American": Andy Reid discusses the honor of visiting the White House

What was it like being around last year's team at the White House, maybe some guys like E B, Frank Clark guys who are going to other places, what stands out from that group in which I'll tell you what it was great, you know. You know, it was neat.

You decide . . .