TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) The Kansas Senates top Republican is trying to bar Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly from filling a vacancy on the states second-highest court after Kelly was forced to withdraw her first choice because of political posts on his Twitter feed.
Senate President Susan Wagle sent a letter Friday to state Attorney General Derek Schmidt, also a Republican, asking him to sue to block Kelly from submitting another state Court of Appeals nominee to the Senate for confirmation. Wagle wants any appointment postponed until a lawsuit is resolved, which could take…
