Stephen Koranda
Managing Editor, Kansas News ServiceStephen Koranda is the managing editor of the Kansas News Service, based at KCUR. He has nearly 20 years of experience in public media as a reporter and editor.
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The 2nd Congressional District seat is wide open after current Rep. Steve Watkins lost in the primary. The Republican candidate is state Treasurer Jake… -
This likely isn't the last time there'll be a fight over the disaster declaration, as the State Finance Council must vote monthly on whether to extend it. -
To fix the state's coronavirus-related budget issues, Gov. Laura Kelly stripped a $9 million increase for organizations that help people with intellectual and physical disabilities. She's also targeting millions from a juvenile justice program. -
A massive backlog of unemployment claims, and the state's struggle to verify them, has left people already without jobs lacking the benefit checks that might have gotten in normal times. -
Getting married and having your first child is stressful enough. Try making those life changes during a pandemic. As a teacher.It's been a year of… -
U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall of western Kansas will face Democrat Barbara Bollier in November. The other congressional races also took shape, with U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins losing his bid for re-election in the 2nd District to the state treasurer. -
During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in Kansas.
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Kansas Treasurer Jake LaTurner has picked up more endorsements in his race to unseat U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins since the incumbent was charged with felonies over his voter registration. -
The charges, filed Tuesday, stem from Watkins registering to vote using the address of a UPS storefront. -
Typically, sitting members of Congress are challenged over ideological differences. But in Kansas' 2nd District, the incumbent and one of the challengers are trying to prove who is more aligned with President Donald Trump.
