Kris Kobach

Last-Minute Filing Scramble In Kansas Draws To A Close

Laura Ziegler — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:25:26 +0000

The Kansas Secretary of State officially brought a chaotic filing period to an end today at noon.

Top Of The Morning News: Monday, June 11, 2012

Maria Carter — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:17:14 +0000

Political candidates rush to get their names on the primary ballot in Kansas, and construction starts on Interstate 70 this week. It’s a daily digest of headlines from KCUR.

Top Of The Morning News: Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Maria Carter — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:27:17 +0000

The President speaks at a Joplin graduation ceremony. Kansas redistricting case get more plaintiffs. It’s a daily digest of headlines from KCUR.

Top Of The Morning News: Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Maria Carter — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:12:12 +0000

Floods leave mark on farmlands. Kobach pushes for state lawmakers to finish redistricting. KU Hospital restarts heart transplant program. It’s a daily digest of headlines from KCUR.

Top Of The Morning News: Thursday, February 16, 2012

Maria Carter — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:38:11 +0000

A daily digest of headlines from KCUR

Explosives Found Near Kansas Statehouse
Missouri AG And Lawmakers Take On Second Injury Fund
Voters’ Rights Group Wants Kobach’s Work Records
Veteran Ballet Dancer Retires

Controversy In Kansas Over Proposed Immigration Bill

Laura Ziegler — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:57:17 +0000

The controversy over illegal immigration is pitting Republican against Republican and business against immigration hardliners in Kansas. A coalition of business and farm advocates have proposed legislation to help some who are in the country without legal documents stay beyond expired visas in an effort to support the state’s meat and dairy industry.

Republicans At Odds Over Undocumented Worker Program

Laura Ziegler — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:31:09 +0000

A pro-business, pro-immigration bill introduced in the Kansas legislature yesterday pits traditionally Republican business leaders against the hardline anti-immigration Secretary of State and maybe the Republican governor as well.

Kansas Secretary of State Candidates Clash on Voting Laws

Maria Carter — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:46:15 +0000

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Kansas City, MO – The Kansas Secretary of State administers statewide elections and handles business filings. It's an office that usually doesn't draw much attention, but this year has been different. Democratic incumbent Chris Biggs is being challenged by Republican Kris Kobach, who is known for his work in writing laws targeting illegal immigration - including the controversial Arizona law. Biggs and Kobach met for a debate in Overland Park.

Kobach Wins GOP Primary For Kansas Secretary Of State

KCUR — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:31:42 +0000

A law professor who helped draft Arizona's new immigration statute won the Republican primary for Kansas secretary of state. Kris Kobach defeated two other GOP candidates Tuesday.

Unconventional Race For Kansas Secretary Of State

Laura Ziegler — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:17:43 +0000

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Three Republicans and two Democrats are vying for the job of highest election officer in Kansas. It's typically a race that garners little attention, but this year is different.

Bomb Scare Doesn't Bother Enthusiastic Supporters Of Kobach And Arizona Sheriff

Laura Ziegler — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:04:27 +0000

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Overland Park, Kansas – Even though police urged a crowd of 15 hundred to evacuate the Ritz Charles ballroom in Overland Park last night, most stayed to hear Kris Kobach introduce Sheriff Joe Arpaio, of Maricopa County in Arizona. The two worked closely on the controversial Arizona immigration law.

GOP Players Also Engaged In Race For Secretary Of State

Laura Ziegler — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:39:11 +0000

Kansas City – It's unclear how the recent news of financial mismanagement within the Kansas GOP will affect Kris Kobach, who was chair of the party when the mistakes occured. He's blaming his executive director, Christian Morgan, who now runs the campaign of Kobach's primary opponent.

Kansas Republican Party Chair Kris Kobach On Immigration And The Upcoming Election

Sylvia Maria Gross — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:39:46 +0000

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Kansas Republican Party chair Kris Kobach talks about recent court decisions on state laws affecting immigrants, and how he thinks the issue of immigration will affect the upcoming election.