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Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear challenge to governor on school funding

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The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging Gov. Tony Evers’ last-minute budget maneuver increasing funding for Wisconsin school districts for the next 400 years.

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Sasha Islam seeks to unseat Senate President Ty Masterson in November

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Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson is running for a fifth term representing his district. Wichita resident Sasha Islam is hoping to unseat him.  Republicans have won this seat in the past five elections.  Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the last day to register to vote. Early voting starts Oct. 16. You can […]

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Incumbent Renee Erickson draws two challengers for Kansas Senate seat

Headshots of Renee Erickson, Olivia Hayse and Richard Smith.

Kansas Sen. Renee Erickson, a Wichita Republican, is aiming for a convincing victory against two challengers.  Republicans have won this seat in the past five elections, but the most recent election was the closest. Erickson won with only 51.8% of votes. She now faces Libertarian Olivia Hayse and Democrat Richard Smith.  Election Day is Nov. […]

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Stephen Owens and Jason Miller are running to replace long-serving senator

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Rep. Stephen Owens, a Hesston Republican, is trying to switch chambers as he runs for the Kansas Senate against Democrat Jason Miller.  Outgoing Sen. Carolyn McGinn has held this seat in the 31st District since 2005.  Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the last day to register to vote. Early voting starts Oct. […]

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Mary Ware takes on Republican Keenen Smith in November election

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Sen. Mary Ware, a Wichita Democrat, is hoping to keep her Kansas Senate seat blue. Keenen Smith is trying to change that.  Republicans have won this seat three times in the past five elections.  Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the last day to register to vote. Early voting starts Oct. 16. You […]

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Chase Blasi, J.C. Moore and Raymond Shore Jr. compete for Kansas Senate seat

A photo of J.C. Moore and Chase Blasi. Republican incumbent Chase Blasi faces J.C. Moore in Kansas primary for District 26 Kansas Senate seat.

Republican Chase Blasi won his primary race against J.C. Moore, but Moore is now running under a different party. Democratic challenger Raymond Shore Jr. also is in the race. The Kansas Secretary of State’s Office confirmed Moore will be on the ballot.  Republicans have won this district the past five elections.  Election Day is Nov. […]

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New Hampshire’s low-income community solar program is finally nearing the starting line 

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The state energy department is reviewing seven proposals for community solar arrays that will allocate a portion of their bill credits to low-income households, who will be automatically enrolled in the program.

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