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Dodge City Daily Globe
11 Sep, 2019
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Candidates are starting to line up to run for U.S. Senate and House from Kansas. Check out our team's coverage of the latest in Kansas politics.
Protesters share anxiety about Rep. Steve Watkins’ no vote on domestic violence bill
Libby Montgomery gripped a protest sign on a Topeka sidewalk as vehicles surged past during a protest of U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins that brought out critics of his vote against legislation providing protections to survivors of domestic violence.
ACLU files lawsuit to compel federal prison to treat inmate’s opioid addiction

American Civil Liberties Union organizations in Kansas and Missouri said a lawsuit filed against the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons seeks a federal court order compelling officials to treat a new inmate's life-threatening opioid addiction.

Mike Pompeo says Trump willing to meet with Iran to avoid military conflict

MANHATTAN - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the Iranian people should convince their leaders to change behavior and "act like a normal nation" to avoid military confrontation with the United States.

Capitol Insider podcast: Derek Schmidt calls for special facilities to treat addicts, mentally ill offenders

Attorney General Derek Schmidt's appeal to the Kansas Legislature and the newly appointed task force on criminal justice reform is to vigorously avoid the fate of recidivists cycling in and out of jails and prisons.

Gov. Laura Kelly directs council to explore Medicaid expansion options

Gov. Laura Kelly pressed ahead with a central campaign theme by directing a council to study the Medicaid expansion experience of three dozen other states and prepare a best-practices outline for use during the 2020 session of the Kansas Legislature.

Senate candidate Marshall discusses trade, healthcare, immigration in Southeast Kansas visit

COLUMBUS - Rep. Roger Marshall (R-KS 1st District) visited Southeast Kansas last week and hosted a business roundtable discussion event in Pittsburg.

Jake LaTurner pivots from Senate race to challenge GOP Rep. Steve Watkins

The Republican primary in the 2nd District of Kansas took on new meaning with State Treasurer Jake LaTurner's decision to bail from a U.S. Senate campaign to challenge first-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins for an eastern Kansas seat in Congress.

Rep. Monica Murnan appointed to new Medicaid expansion council – News – Morning Sun – Pittsburg, KS

PITTSBURG - Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced she had signed an executive order creating the new Governor's Council on Medicaid Expansion.

Doud aims to boost U.S. meat exports

The U.S. sells almost no beef, poultry or pork to China, to the frustration of Gregg Doud.

Wide-open House race attracts interest

A wide-open Congressional race next year in the 1st District could attract new candidates starting this week.

Marshall announces Senate run

"I'm Roger Marshall and I'm running for United States Senate," the 1st District Republican Congressman from Great Bend announced at the Kansas State Fair.