AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSenate Race: A new poll puts Republican Sen. Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton less than a point apart. Marshall discussed housing, health care and other issues at a K-State town hall, and his campaign paid a Hutchinson bakery $1,300 to settle a six-year-old bill. Schools: Chronic absenteeism at Hays USD 489 rose to 20.67% last school year, above the Kansas average of 17.87%; the district is weighing ways to get students back in class. Weather and Farming: Recent rain eased drought in parts of Kansas, though drought persists in much of Barton County. Severe storms and possible flooding are forecast this week. Cattle industry leaders warn a proposed mandatory U.S.-origin label could raise costs for producers and shoppers. Public Safety: A Concordia man was arrested on requested terrorism, aggravated criminal threat and felony obstruction charges after police investigated a planned event; investigators say there is no known ongoing threat. College Sports: Kansas football fell 41-24 at No. 12 Utah, while K-State lost 35-16 to Houston.
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