Three Dead After Gunman Opens Fire at Multiple Locations in Kansas
Three innocents are dead and approximately 14 wounded after a gunman reportedly opened fire in Excel Industries and other locations in and around Hesston, Kansas.
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Kansas Gov. Brownback To Block Medicaid Funding of Planned Parenthood
In his State of the State address, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback said he would “finish the job” of eliminating taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood by blocking its Medicaid funding in Kansas.
Obama Administration Strips Kansas of Federal ‘Family Planning’ Funding
Kansas loses approximately $370,000 annually in federal Title X “family planning” funding that the Planned Parenthood affiliates in Wichita and Hays – and another unaffiliated facility in Dodge City – had been receiving. The Obama administration acted after Kansas passed a bill that directed Title X “family planning” funds to public health departments and hospitals, shifting it away from Planned Parenthood.
Kansas Gov. Brownback Issues Executive Order Protecting Religious Freedom of Clergy on Same-Sex Marriage Objections
Gov. Sam Brownback (R) of Kansas is acting to protect clergy and religious organizations from punishment for refusing to recognize or provide services for same-sex marriages.
Kansas Gov. ‘Ignores’ Moms Demand: Signs Bill Abolishing Concealed Permit Requirement
On April 2, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback (R) signed SB 45, abolishing the need for a concealed carry permit in order to carry a concealed handgun in the state.
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback Removes LGBT from Protected Status
In an executive order, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback (R) has rescinded a prior order that protects state workers based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Polling 2016 Like Its 1999, or 2007
With the 2014 midterm elections behind us, pollsters and pundits have turned their attention to the 2016 presidential election. Quinnipiac and Rasmussen have released national polls of the nomination contests, while Bloomberg has surveyed the New Hampshire primary (Mitt’s their
Duggar Family Rallies For Pro-life, Anti-Gay Marriage with Statewide Bus Tour ahead of Elections
The Duggar family, famous for their TLC reality show 19 Kids and Counting, embarked on a seven-state “Faith, Family, Freedom” bus tour on Monday to support political candidates who oppose “anti-family” policies such as abortion and marriage equality. The National
MSNBC's Ball: KS Dem Candidate Strip Club Incident Makes Him 'More Relatable' to Voters
Last week a report surfaced that in the late 1990s, Kansas Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Paul Davis was discovered by police in a strip club “in a somewhat compromising position.” Davis was not charged with any crime, but had been alone
GOP May Lose Kansas For Backing Roberts
It should be noted that the poll is from Democrat-aligned Public Policy Polling but if the numbers prove out, the establishment GOP that threw everything it had at propping up an aging Pat Roberts in Kansas during a bruising primary
Democrat Candidates for Governor Want Big Obamacare Expansions
A recent analysis of five Democrats running for Governor across the country in close elections finds them promising major expansions of Obamacare if they are elected, showing that not all Democrats are running away from the President’s signature takeover of
104 Liberal Kansas Republicans Sign Letter Supporting Democrat Gov. Candidate
On Tuesday, 104 liberal Republicans in Kansas signed a letter of support for Paul Davis, the Democrat candidate facing incumbent GOP Governor Sam Brownback in November. In a statement, the retinue of Republicans cited ten points for their abandonment of
Brady Campaign Sues to Prevent Kansas from Nullifying Federal Gun Laws
On July 9, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence filed suit against Kansas Governor Sam Brownback (R) and Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt over a state law–the Second Amendment Protection Act–that “makes it a felony to attempt to enforce
States Move to Blunt Obama Carbon Plan
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As President Barack Obama prepares to announce tougher new air quality standards, lawmakers in several states already are trying to blunt the impact on aging coal-fired power plants that feed electricity to millions of consumers.
Kansas Governor Brownback Signs Bill Nullifying Gun Laws
On April 23rd, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed a bill “nullifying city and county gun restrictions” to ensure that it is legal to “openly carry firearms” throughout the state. The law takes effect on July 1. According to cjonline.com, the
Kansas Lawmakers Pass Bill Nullifying City, County Gun Restrictions
On April 5 Kansas lawmakers passed a bill nullifying city and county gun restrictions to “ensure that it’s legal across the state to openly carry firearms.” The legislation passed 102-19 in the House and 37-2 in the Senate. According to
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback: 'We've Got a Real Energy'
Gov. Sam Brownback (R-KS) discussed how he was able to turn a budget mess in Kansas into a positive, by restructuring the government, cutting taxes, increasing funds for education, and generating growth in the state. Brownback is rumored to be
Breitbart News Live Broadcasting 'The New York Meeting'
As part of our on-going effort to bring breaking news and events to our readers, Breitbart News will be live broadcasting from The New York Meeting this evening beginning at 5:30 EST. Mallory Factor, a professor, Fox News contributor, and author of Shadowbosses, hosts the monthly
George Soros Funding 'Nonpartisan' Attackers of Kansas Gov. Brownback
Billionaire left-wing activist George Soros is bankrolling the “nonpartisan” attacks on Kansas Governor Sam Brownback’s new judicial selection plan, according to the Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity. Two organizations in Kansas have led the charge against the Republican Governor’s
Cruz to Speak at Iowa Social Conservative Summit
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) will head to Iowa in August to speak to religious conservatives at the Family Leadership Summit. The event, which will take place in Ames, Iowa on Saturday Aug. 10. It is co-sponsored by The Family Leader,
Kansas Law: Federal Agents To Be Prosecuted for Enforcing Federal Gun Control Laws
The Hill reports that Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback just signed into law a statute that “bars the federal government from regulating guns and ammunition manufactured and stored within Kansas state lines.” Moreover, the new law makes it a felony for
Kansas Joins Other States in Enacting Pro-Life Legislation
Gov. Sam Brownback (R) of Kansas signed three pro-life bills into law in April, making Kansas yet another state that is making headway in the promotion of life for mothers and their babies. According to National Catholic Register, Brownback signed
Kansas to Holder: 'Bring It'
On April 26, the day after the new Kansas gun law took effect, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder sent a letter to Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback stating that attempting to block federal regulation of some guns is unconstitutional and that
Holder Threatens Kansas Over New Gun Law
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback received a letter today from Attorney General Eric Holder threatening action against the state should it enforce SB102, the pro 2nd Amendment law Brownback signed into law last month. The new law declares that the federal
Kansas and Missouri Pass Strong Pro-2nd Amendment Bills
Approximately 650 gun-rights advocates rallied in Jefferson City, Missouri at the State Capitol, Thursday, as the House passed HB 436, the Second Amendment Preservation Act, which “rejects all federal acts that infringe on a Missouri citizens’ rights under the Second Amendment
GOP: States know how to balance budgets
WASHINGTON, April 6 (UPI) —Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback said Saturday if Washington wants to see how to balance the budget while growing the economy, it should look to the states. Delivering the Republican weekly media address, Brownback touted his state’s
Santorum takes Kansas, Romney strong in Wyoming
By DAVID ESPO, AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTONRick Santorum won the Kansas caucuses in a rout on Saturday and Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney showed strength in Wyoming, a weekend prelude to suddenly pivotal Southern showdowns in the week ahead.Returns from
GOP Governor Brownback Complains to School Principal Over Critical Tweets from Teenager
From Daily Mail (UK): An 18-year-old high school senior was scolded by her principal after she criticised her state governor in a tweet. Emma Sullivan, of Fairway, Kansas, was reprimanded by the head of The Shawnee Mission East High School.
Will Freedom Come for Sudan's Slaves?
By John Eibner and Charles Jacobs Juba, Sudan–On Jan. 9, the people of South Sudan began their week-long referendum to decide whether to separate from the Arab-Muslim North and form an independent country. But Achol Yum Deng didn’t vote. Though
Sudan: Anti-Slavery Fight at a Critical Stage
[youtube HHT1XGv3wSE nolink] Editor’s note: the following with written with Sasha Giller Sudan, Africa’s largest country, is at a tipping point. In the next 60 days, it may split into two countries, or it may devolve into a mass killing
Wanted: A Vaccine for Liberalism
Whenever I have suggested that left-wingers aren’t normal human beings, and have wondered if perhaps they’re some weird interplanetary life form like the pods in “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” the liberals accuse me of indulging in ad hominem attacks,
Sen. Brownback: China To Spy On Olympic Guests
AP: Kansas Senator Sam Brownback released documents Tuesday that he says orders all hotels near Olympic venues in China to install spying software on their guests.
GOP Debate: Brownback, Romney Vie on Abortion Ad
The GOP debate began with the moderator questioning Sen. Sam Brownback about his campaign ad that questions Mitt Romney’s abortion positions.
Huckabee Supporter Starts Faith Fight With Brownback Campaign
[dailymotion 5HMKOE4RZfbuDiS79 nolink] A major mud slinging fight has broken out between Mike Huckabee and Sam Brownback. An Iowan pastor sent out an email to Huckabee supporters calling Huckabee “one of us” and questions Brownback ‘s Christian character .