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Published on 01:23 GMT

Measure to boost Missouri direct democracy to be withheld from ballot, judge rules

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Missouri judge ruled that a ballot measure strengthening Missouri’s most visible form of direct democracy will not be on November ballots, siding with Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. In a decision on Wednesday, Cole County …

Source: Hanford Sentinel - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Boys State of Kansas Announces Awards, Highlights From 2026 Session

High school students from across the State of Kansas participated in the 2026 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, held May 31 through June 6 at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This was the program’s 34th consecutive session at KSU …

Source: KNCK - Kansas - Pending
Published on Aug 19, 2026

From Kansas farms to Kenyan tables

The U.S.-flagged ship Liberty Grace has embarked on its journey from New Orleans to Mombasa, Kenya, with enough U.S. wheat and rice to feed more than 1 million people for a year. It’s the latest donation of U.S. commodities under the World Food Program, …

Source: Farm Progress - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Boys State of Kansas Announces Awards

Local Written By: Press Release Published Date: 08-19-2026 High school students from across the State of Kansas participated in the 2026 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas (ALBSK) held May 31 through June 6 at Kansas State University in …

Source: KRSL - Kansas - Pending
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Will Missouri voters be able to protect direct democracy? Judge to decide

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Missouri judge is poised to decide whether an effort to strengthen the state’s most prominent form of direct democracy can reach the November ballot. The high-stakes decision comes after Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, a …

Source: Hanford Sentinel - California - Neutral
Published on 13:39 GMT

Democratic Outlook Brightens in Races for Vital State AG Posts

Dear Readers: Senior Columnist Louis Jacobson covers state-level races for the Crystal Ball, and he has an updated look at this cycle’s elections for state attorneys general. The Crystal Ball does not issue formal race ratings for these races as part of …

Source: Center for Politics Sabato’s Crystal Ball - Virginia - Neutral
Published on 14:34 GMT

Democratic Outlook Brightens in Races for Vital State AG Posts By Louis Jacobson

Dear Readers: Senior Columnist Louis Jacobson covers state-level races for the Crystal Ball, and he has an updated look at this cycle’s elections for state attorneys general. The Crystal Ball does not issue formal race ratings for these races as part of …

Source: Rasmussen Report - Center-right
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Dole Institute fall programming will include talk by former FDIC chair Sheila Bair

LAWRENCE — The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced its fall 2026 slate of public programming, events and special exhibits, which are set to feature conversations with legislators, field experts and practitioners …

Source: The University of Kansas - Pending
Published on Aug 16, 2026

Sen. Mark Kelly rallies Kansas Democrats at Overland Park gala

Sen. Mark Kelly rallies Kansas Democrats at Overland Park gala OVERLAND PARK, Kan. —U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona urged Kansas Democrats to turn out in the 2026 elections during a visit to Overland Park on Saturday. Kelly was the featured speaker at the …

Source: KMBC 9 - Missouri - Neutral
Published on Aug 14, 2026

What's Nice In Kansas? How About A Democratic Senate Nominee With Big Mr. Rogers Vibes?

Despite its bizarre rightwing bent since Jeff Bezos decided to cozy up to Donald Trump, the Washington Post still sometimes has its moments, like this Friday Kathleen Parker column (gift link) with the tantalizing headline “Why Kansas might elect its first …

Source: Wonkette - Michigan - Left-wing
Published on Aug 14, 2026

A Ballot Measure’s Defeat, and New Judicial Appointments, Foil Kansas Conservatives

Conservatives around the country cheered in 2022 when the U.S. Supreme Court ended federal protections for abortion. But in Kansas, the anti-abortion movement’s drive to outlaw the procedure has repeatedly been thwarted by the state’s supreme court. And …

Source: Bolts - Center-left
Published on Aug 14, 2026

Kansas City officials delay Royals stadium decision, while giving out little info about funding plan

Kansas City was supposed to take the first step Tuesday toward building and funding a downtown Royals stadium. Instead, a city council committee postponed the ordinances that critics said appeared to be getting fast-tracked. The plan would give $20 million …

Source: KRPS - Kansas - Public Broadcaster
Published on 01:26 GMT

Dole Institute of Politics’ fall events to feature discussion on data centers, visit from former FDIC leader

photo by: Chad Lawhorn/Journal-World photo Violinists Yi Miao Huang and Shing Him Chang play at the Dole Institute of Politics as part of a Veterans Day open house on Nov. 11, 2021. From an AI energy boom to a banking system bust, a set of speakers at …

Source: Lawrence Journal-World - Kansas - Neutral
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Presentation at Barton Co. Historical Society explores people, places, and politics in 1800s Kansas

John BurchillThe Quivira Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association will host John Burchill for a presentation and discussion of “People, Places, and Politics in 1800s Kansas,” on Monday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Barton County Historical Society Museum, 85 …

Source: Great Bend Post - Kansas - Pending
Published on 00:09 GMT

Judge sides with Hoskins, Republican groups in congressional map lawsuit

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Constitution does not allow citizens to challenge congressional maps approved by legislators through a ballot measure, a Cole County judge ruled Wednesday. People Not Politicians went head-to-head with Secretary of …

Source: KMIZ ABC 17 - Missouri - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Trump attempts to use U.S. Census Bureau to revive 2020 election lies, advance attack on voting

President Donald Trump and the White House are pushing a statistically dodgy U.S. Census Bureau report that claims thousands of noncitizens voted in the 2020 election as part of Trump’s latest attempt to revive false claims that he won the long-settled …

Source: Democracy Docket - Left-wing
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Independents Rise for Working People Where Democrats Once Upon a Time Stood

Independent candidates are popping up all over. We see them running for the U.S. Senate in South Dakota, Idaho, Montana, and Nebraska. In most of these races, Democratic candidates have stepped aside to avoid splitting the anti-Republican vote. But what …

Source: Common Dreams - Left-wing
Published on Aug 19, 2026

From North Carolina to Wisconsin, State Supreme Courts Are Political Battlegrounds

With 63 state supreme court seats up for election in 2026, the midterms could shape the future of abortion rights, voting rights and civil liberties for years to come. Lindsay Folker, a recent college graduate, dresses as a judge to support Janet …

Source: Ms. Magazine - Left-wing
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Missouri redistricting battle moves toward Supreme Court showdown

Missouri’s grueling, nearly year-long battle to block a Republican congressional gerrymander is entering its final weeks, with a Sept. 8 ballot deadline looming. A Missouri state circuit court on Wednesday heard a challenge brought by People Not …

Source: Democracy Docket - Left-wing

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 19:17 GMT

Secretary Read Launches Campus Challenge to Boost Student Voter Turnout

Today, Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read launched the Oregon Campus Voting Challenge to boost student voter participation in the upcoming general election. “Our elections decide our future, and no one has more at stake in that future than young …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 19:29 GMT

Secretary Read Launches Campus Challenge to Boost Student Voter Turnout

Today, Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read launched the Oregon Campus Voting Challenge to boost student voter participation in the upcoming general election. “Our elections decide our future, and no one has more at stake in that future than young …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 11:30 GMT

WE ARE YOUR NEIGHBORS: Georgians Share Their Stories in Changing Times

On 8/27, veterans, elders, immigrants and others will gather to speak about how recent political developments and government actions have reshaped their lives MARIETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Third Act …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 15:37 GMT

Ukrainian American Community Prepares to Mark 35th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence at Seattle Center - August 29th

Day-long Ukrainian Independence celebration features Eurovision medalist alyona alyona, Ukrainian food, culture, and humanitarian efforts SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ukrainian Association of Washington …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 19:29 GMT

Senior Fuel Dawg retires after a 33-year Army career

FORT LEE, Va. – The U.S. Army Quartermaster School Petroleum, Water and Energy Department’s first Senior Petroleum Advisor retired after 33 years in the Army August 14, in a ceremony at Mullins Auditorium. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jose Uribe began his …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 19:36 GMT

Statement on the Announcement of Reform and Renewal of the Supreme Court of Justice within the Framework of the Dialogue ...

The undersigned civil society organizations take note of the joint statement issued on August 12 by representatives of the government and the National Assembly elected in 2015, announcing the launch of a process to reform the Organic Law of the Supreme …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 19:29 GMT

Fort Buchanan Strengthens Hemispheric Partnerships as Peruvian Reserve Officers Visit

FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico — A delegation of Peruvian Army officers visited Fort Buchanan Aug. 18 as part of an eight‑day professional exchange in the U.S. territory focused on reserve forces, military readiness and cooperation between partner nations. The …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 19:47 GMT

Judges At The Superior Court For Humboldt County Accept Statewide Outreach Challenge To Celebrate America’s 250th ...

As California marks the nation’s 250th anniversary, judges from the Humboldt County Superior Court are getting ready for an outreach challenge sponsored by Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero’s Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative. The Superior Court …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 18:09 GMT

Portland physician's new satirical novel imagines a comedian exiled for making people laugh — then real life followed

Satire Is the Best Medicine PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When Joe's teachers start dismissing education as obsolete in the era of AI, something has gone deeply wrong with the world he knows. Gregg Coodley, M. …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 16:43 GMT

BRADFORD E. BILLET’S CHAOS REVEALS IT BECOMES AN AMAZON NO. 1 BESTSELLER FOLLOWING EAST HAMPTON AUTHORS NIGHT DEBUT

Following its East Hampton Authors Night debut, Bradford E. Billet’s Chaos Reveals It became an Amazon bestseller and No. 1 New Release. EAST HAMPTON, NY, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chaos Reveals It: Leadership Lessons …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

Main Street Economics Warns America Is Racing Toward a Fiscal Cliff

Les Rubin: “Bankruptcy Happens Slowly, Then All at Once” WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States is racing toward a fiscal cliff that could arrive sooner and with greater consequences than many …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 13:57 GMT

NEW INTERACTIVE MAP REVEALS WHERE YOUNG AMERICANS ARE ACTUALLY GETTING MARRIED

First-of-its-kind data tool shows marriage rates by county for adults 22-39, with striking regional gaps CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Provo, Utah, 13.2% of never-before-married young adults tied …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Recognizes August as Appendix Cancer Awareness Month

Governor Shapiro issued a statement of recognition as landmarks globally light amber for the Pennsylvania-based nonprofit ACPMP's annual awareness initiative. PA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SPRINGFIELD, Pa., August …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Wisconsin Recognizes August as Appendix Cancer Awareness Month

Governor Evers proclaims the month as landmarks light amber for ACPMP's awareness initiative, alongside a new MCW course and the Living4Lindsey Foundation. WI, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This August, the Appendix …

Distribution channels: Education, Environment ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 11:30 GMT

WE ARE YOUR NEIGHBORS: Georgians Share Their Stories in Changing Times

On 8/27, veterans, elders, immigrants and others will gather to speak about how recent political developments and government actions have reshaped their lives MARIETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Third Act …

Distribution channels: Politics ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 19:36 GMT

Statement on the Announcement of Reform and Renewal of the Supreme Court of Justice within the Framework of the Dialogue ...

The undersigned civil society organizations take note of the joint statement issued on August 12 by representatives of the government and the National Assembly elected in 2015, announcing the launch of a process to reform the Organic Law of the Supreme …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 05:23 GMT

With Bipartisan Support, Montanans Decide Announces Ballot Certification for CI-133 Measure

CI-133 Garnered Over 100,000 Signatures, Will Go Before Montana Voters in November 2026 Election HELENA, MT, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ballot initiative to protect Montanans’ right to propose, pass, and veto laws …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:59 GMT

Energy Conference Network Announces Two New Conferences on Africa's Digital and Energy Infrastructure

Inaugural events in Brazzaville and Lagos gather operators, regulators, and technology providers building Central and West Africa's digital infrastructure. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Energy Conference …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:33 GMT

AGPROfessionals Launches Information Resource Examining Manny Rutinel’s Record on Animal Agriculture

Resource compiles public records, reports, and video documenting the Colorado congressional candidate’s history of animal-rights and environmental activism. GREELEY, CO, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AGPROfessionals, an …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Media, Advertising & PR ...
Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:19 GMT

UAE mediation efforts help exchange of 206 captives between Russia, Ukraine

The Ministry emphasised that the success of this mediation, the 26th to date, reflects the distinguished relations between the UAE, the Russian Fed. and Ukraine GLASKOW, UNITED KINGDOM, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United Arab Emirates has …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 17:45 GMT

Connecting the Greater Northwest: Senator Sheehy, Federal Transportation Officials Join 2026 Rail Summit in Helena

U.S. Senator, federal transportation officials, national rail organizations and Tribal Nations gather in Helena for the 2026 Greater Northwest Rail Summit. HELENA, MT, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Federal transportation …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 17:18 GMT

Maclean’s September cover story digs into why Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry can’t stop making headlines

Cultural critic Kathy Chow spent months investigating the relationship that has fascinated and infuriated Canadians. Interviews available as of August 25. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maclean's will publish its …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:01 GMT

Montgomery County Texas Republican Party Deploys GOP Leadership Academy™

The Montgomery County Republican Party (MCRP) has formally deployed GOP Leadership Academy™ a purpose-built conservative training and education platform. CONROE, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Montgomery County …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 15:20 GMT

Ron Paul Institute Announces Speaker Lineup for Its 10th Annual Washington, DC Conference

Ron Paul, Jim Webb, Dennis Kucinich, Joe Kent, Max Blumenthal & Josh Paul headline Sept. 5 in Herndon, VA, plus an exclusive message from Tucker Carlson. HERNDON, VA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ron Paul …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 13:49 GMT

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to Join 2026 USCHA as Closing Plenary Speaker

ANAHEIM , CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NMAC is honored to announce that Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will serve as the closing plenary speaker at the 2026 United States Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA), taking place …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 05:51 GMT

AI Experts Debate Whether Artificial Intelligence Becomes Civilization’s Destroyer or Its Savior

Final webinar of the eight-part AI Webinar Series on Thursday, August 20 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20), the world’s leading organization focused on the intersection of faith and …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

GIEC GLOBAL Australia Raises Access-to-Justice Concerns for Small Businesses

GIEC GLOBAL Australia examines whether corporate representation rules create an access-to-justice gap for financially stressed small businesses. MELBOURNE,SYDNEY,ADELAIDE, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Australia …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 21:41 GMT

Anthem Stamps Reports 64% Sales Growth as Holiday and Event Demand Builds

Retail customers, wedding planners, nonprofit galas and corporate holiday events are driving demand as the 2026 Christmas greeting-card season approaches WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anthem Stamps …

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