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6 days ago · A New Law Changes That. Now in its 31st year, The Community Voice is the leading, most-trusted voice of Kansas’ African-American community, and has extended its reach to become a progressive voice across the state and beyond. A trusted source of Black news from the community's perspective. A news and information source for Wichita, Kansas ...
Kansas Board of Education Election Results Favor Conservative …
Nov 6, 2024 · Election put conservatives with “anti-woke” agendas in control of state’s highest educational body. Betty Arnold (L) and Beryl New (R) secured seats on the Kansas State Board of Education on Nov. 5. Two conservative Republicans have won seats on the Kansas State Board of Education and join four other conservative Republicans to tilt the ...
Wichita Voice: Housing, Ron Holt, and MORE! - The Community …
2 days ago · Wichita City Council members approved millions for the initial work to turn Park Elementary into the Multi-Agency Center and this season’s emergency winter shelter. However, the plan was to also build 50 affordable housing units on the Park Elementary site and 125 units at 10th and Topeka, a few blocks away.
Conversations With Ron Holt Event Offers Young and Old a …
4 days ago · From meter reader to chairman and CEO of a major utility company is an incredible trip up a corporate ladder, but for an African-American man, whose journey up the ladder began during segregation, his was a rise that was so outrageous that it was beyond even imagining. However, this is the story of Ron Holt, […]
Meet the Candidate: Carol Brewer - The Community Voice
Nov 1, 2024 · Meet the Candidate: Carol Brewer. Carol Brewer, 48, Kansas House District 98, Democrat Wichita, mostly South-Central Wichita, west of Southeast Blvd and east of Meridian, between 47th St. South on the North and 87th St. South. A small area goes as far North as Pawnee. Competitor: Cyndi Howerton. Carol Brewer is running as the Democratic ...
New Candidates Don’t Fare Well in Kansas Legislature Races
Nov 6, 2024 · RESULTS: One new representative in a traditional House seat and one net gain in African Americans in the Kansas legislature. Wanda Brownlee-Paige. Kimberly DeWitt. Michelle Watley. Ephren Taylor III. Wanda Brownlee-Paige. Kimberly DeWitt. Other Races. Here are the other nine candidates and their results in the general election.
November Election Could Shift Kansas State Board of Education to …
Oct 25, 2024 · Beryl New of District 6. “Our concern is that they always have to have six votes to pass anything,” said Sally Cauble, a former state school board member. “And this election could swing that board very much to the right.”. Cauble belongs to Kansans for Excellence in Education, a political action committee that recently endorsed all five ...
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Wichita News Archives - The Community Voice
Oct 29, 2024 · by Bonita Gooch November 4, 2024. Three candidates representing Northeast Wichita are running unopposed but would still appreciate votes of confidence from their constituents Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau has represented Kansas’ 29th District since 2008, making history as the first African-American woman to serve in the Kansas Senate.
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Kansas Democrats are feeling optimistic they may finally gain enough seats in the Kansas House and Senate to block the Republicans’ ability to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto. As governor, Kelly has the power to veto legislation she and Democrats find unfavorable, but Republicans can override her veto with a two-thirds majority vote.