Jerry Moran
FILE - Visitors watch a simulation of the Parade of Nations exhibit during the opening day of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs Colo., on July 30, 2020. More than 27 months since it was greenlighted by Congress, the panel established to investigate the inner workings of the U.S. Olympic structure has yet to conduct a formal interview because of bureaucratic red tape and slow action from the same lawmakers who had expressed a pressing need for better oversight. The commission was created as part of the bipartisan “Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020,” which itself came out of an 18-month investigation into how the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the sports organizations it oversees mishandled sex-abuse cases in gymnastics and other sports. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette via AP, File)
Probe into US Olympic failings stunted by red tape in DC

By Eddie Pells Feb. 08, 2023 12:54 PM EST

United States Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney testifies during a Senate Judiciary hearing about the Inspector General's report on the FBI's handling of the Larry Nassar investigation on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Washington. Nassar was charged in 2016 with federal child pornography offenses and sexual abuse charges in Michigan. He is now serving decades in prison after hundreds of girls and women said he sexually abused them under the guise of medical treatment when he worked for Michigan State and Indiana-based USA Gymnastics, which trains Olympians. (Saul Loeb/Pool via AP)
Biles: FBI turned 'blind eye' to reports of gymnasts' abuse

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Will Graves And Michael Balsamo Sep. 15, 2021 12:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2018, file photo, Larry Nassar listens during his sentencing at Eaton County Circuit Court in Charlotte, Mich. (Cory Morse/The Grand Rapids Press via AP, File)
Watchdog: FBI mishandled Nassar-USA Gymnastics abuse case

By Michael Balsamo And Eric Tucker Jul. 14, 2021 05:50 PM EDT

Bill would permanently expand telehealth services

Jun. 13, 2021 03:18 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A new bill in Washington would permanently expand telehealth services under Medicare and allow patients in rural areas without access to...

In this Monday, May 17, 2021, photo, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly tours a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students aged 12 through 15 set up in a gym at Topeka High School in Topeka, Kan. The Democratic governor is under increasing pressure to end an extra $300 a week in benefits for unemployed workers, with critics of the aid arguing that businesses are having problems hiring enough workers because of it. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
Kansas governor pressured to end extra $300 in jobless aid

By John Hanna May. 19, 2021 04:32 PM EDT

Kansas governor says she intends to sign emergency extension

By John Hanna And Heather Hollingsworth Mar. 17, 2021 02:04 PM EDT
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly said Wednesday that a measure approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature to rewrite Kansas' emergency...

Kansas state Sen. Richard Hilderbrand, R-Galena, talks to reporters about a resolution he's pushing calling on Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly to reverse her policy of making prison inmates eligible for COVID-19 vaccines now, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Hilderbrand chairs the Senate health committee, which is sponsoring his resolution. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
GOP lawmaker pushes plan to undo Kansas policy on vaccines

By John Hanna And Heather Hollingsworth Mar. 10, 2021 08:10 PM EST

Editorial Roundup: West Virginia

By The Associated Press Feb. 24, 2021 07:51 AM EST
Recent editorials from West Virginia newspapers: ___ Feb. 22 The Intelligencer on keeping pets warm...

Editorial Roundup: Missouri

By The Associated Press Feb. 16, 2021 10:00 AM EST
St. Louis Post-Dispatch. February 13, 2021. Editorial: Parson once again points the finger of blame elsewhere for his own failings ...

Editorial Roundup: Nebraska

By The Associated Press Feb. 15, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Lincoln Journal Star. Feb. 12, 2021. Editorial: Sasse censure vote by state GOP is policy vs. personality Saturday’s...

White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Biden meets Republicans on virus aid, but no quick deal

By Lisa Mascaro, Josh Boak And Jonathan Lemire Feb. 01, 2021 12:08 AM EST

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., speaks during a confirmation hearing for Secretary of Veterans Affairs nominee Denis McDonough before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Washington. (Sarah Silbiger/Pool via AP)
Biden to meet with GOP lawmakers to discuss virus relief

By Aamer Madhani Jan. 31, 2021 10:26 AM EST

Recent Kansas editorials

Jan. 12, 2021 09:10 AM EST
The Topeka Capital-Journal, Jan. 8 Remember their names. U.S. Sen Roger Marshall. U.S. Reps. Jake LaTurner, Ron Estes...

Recent Kansas editorials

Dec. 08, 2020 09:10 AM EST
The Kansas City Star, Dec. 7 Elected officials at all levels need to start right now on working to convince the public that the COVID-19...

Recent Kansas editorials

Nov. 17, 2020 09:10 AM EST
The Wichita Eagle, Nov. 12 If you’re upset about Wichita-area school districts postponing a return to in-person classes or moving students...

Recent Kansas editorials

Oct. 06, 2020 09:10 AM EDT
The Topeka Capital-Journal, Oct. 4 Posted Oct 4, 2020 at 3:00 PM We like to focus on the integrity of politicians....

Recent Kansas editorials

Aug. 18, 2020 09:10 AM EDT
The Kansas City Star, Aug. 17 It’s been two weeks since the U.S. Postal Service informed Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s office...

FILE - In this June 15, 2020, file photo, the Voice of America building stands in Washington. The new chief of U.S. global media is plowing ahead with changes to the Voice of America and other international broadcasters that are heightening concerns about their future as independent news organizations. Although Agency for Global Media chief executive Michael Pack has assured Congress that VOA and its sister networks will remain independent and pledged he would consult lawmakers on significant developments, last week he initiated personnel changes and began a review of visas for foreign employees. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Undaunted, US global media chief plows ahead with changes

By Matthew Lee Jul. 13, 2020 12:22 AM EDT

Recent Missouri editorials

Jul. 06, 2020 05:20 PM EDT
Kansas City Star, July 5 We all join Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas in his heartbreak and disgust over the violence that’s so out of...

Second lady Karen Pence speaks about the PREVENTS "President's Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide," task force, in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, June 17, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Trump plan to stem vet suicides focuses on public awareness

By Hope Yen Jun. 17, 2020 01:38 PM EDT