AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoKansas Supreme Court mail-ballot fight: The court declined to fast-track review of rulings keeping Kansas’ 3-day grace period for primary mail ballots, leaving the lower court order in place as Aug. 4 voting nears. Kansas politics, governor race: Trump’s endorsement remains a central wedge in the GOP gubernatorial primary, while Democrats debate whether to keep leaning on former Gov. Sam Brownback’s legacy. Campaign finance snapshot: Two top GOP contenders—Scott Schwab and Philip Sarnecki—are leading largely with self-funding, while Sen. Ethan Corson holds a fundraising edge in the Democratic primary. Courts and elections: The Supreme Court also declined Schwab’s bid tied to the mail-ballot grace period, with dissents arguing the issue deserved earlier high-court attention. Business & regulation: A federal appeals court revived part of a lawsuit accusing Hill’s Pet Nutrition of false advertising tied to grain-free pet food claims. Local government & infrastructure: Kansas officials declared Colorado’s Town of Hartman abandoned, with the county taking over water infrastructure. Energy & agriculture: PureField Ingredients launched a carbon-capture facility in Russell, aiming to support low-carbon fuel markets.
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