Jason Alatidd

6 days ago | cjonline.com | Jack Harvel |Jason Alatidd

Kansas now has 64 total measles cases, with 59 linked to a southwest Kansas outbreak. The outbreak spans eight counties, with Gray County reporting the most cases. Unvaccinated children are primarily affected, and health officials recommend the MMR vaccine. Nationwide, there have been over 1,000 measles cases and three deaths this year. One more Kansas county was exposed to measles, bringing the total cases to 64 in the state.

1 week ago | cjonline.com | Jason Alatidd

An investment adviser informed the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System that President Trump's trade wars and tariffs are likely to cause market volatility and inflation. The adviser, Ron Temple, believes that while the U.S. economy is expected to slow, the outlook has improved since Trump's initial tariff announcements.

1 week ago | cjonline.com | Jason Alatidd

KPERS saw a small gain in Q1 2025 despite stock market volatility due to its diversified portfolio. Market volatility increased significantly in April due to tariff announcements, reaching levels comparable to the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts predict continued market volatility until tariff issues are resolved, advising KPERS to maintain its long-term strategic asset allocation.

1 week ago | cjonline.com | Jason Alatidd

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, chair of the Republican Attorneys General Association, discussed the changing role of Republican AGs under different presidential administrations. Kobach highlighted the shift from challenging federal government actions to supporting federal law enforcement, particularly in immigration. He emphasized the increased cooperation between Republican state attorneys general and the federal government under the Trump and Biden administrations.

1 week ago | salina.com | Jason Alatidd

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, chair of the Republican Attorneys General Association, discussed the changing role of Republican AGs under different presidential administrations. Kobach highlighted the shift from challenging federal government actions to supporting federal law enforcement, particularly in immigration. He emphasized the increased cooperation between Republican state attorneys general and the federal government under the Trump and Biden administrations.