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The Political Space Between Moderate And Conservative Republicans

Sam Zeff

The Kansas Legislature continues to struggle to come up with a tax plan and a school funding formula. Rep. Melissa Rooker, a Republican from Fairway, says finding a consensus is complicated because there are so many factions within the Republican Party.

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Guests:

  • Melissa Rooker, Representative (R-Fairway), Kansas Legislature

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