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Building Consensus: How Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau Turned Relationships Into Results
The Wichita senator says preparation, trust and finding common ground—not politics—have helped her pass nearly 20 bills in a Republican-controlled Legislature.
In a Legislature where Democrats hold just nine of the Kansas Senate’s 40 seats, Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau has built a reputation for accomplishing something many…
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Judge Certifies Class Action for More Than 1,700 Wichita Homeowners in Union Pacific Groundwater Case
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Shepard Proposes $600,000 Private Fund for District 1 Neighborhood Improvements
New initiative would use private donations to fund home repairs, beautification projects and other community improvements.
Missouri Voters Face Seven Constitutional Amendments on Aug. 4 Ballot
Part 1: What to Know About Parks Funding, Jackson County Assessors and Changes to the Initiative Petition Process
