Jason Alatidd

Topeka

Statehouse Reporter at Topeka Capital-Journal

Statehouse reporter for @CJOnline and @Gannett Kansas | Alumnus @kstatemediacomm | Iola native

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Articles

How drug smugglers used a bus to traffic liquid meth to Kansas conversion labs

6 days ago | hutchnews.com | Jason Alatidd

Six individuals, including four U.S. citizens and two Mexican nationals, were charged with trafficking liquid methamphetamine from Mexico to Emporia, Kansas. Authorities discovered the smuggling operation after observing a bus making frequent trips across the U.S.-Mexico border with few or no passengers. Liquid methamphetamine was found hidden within the bus's gas tank, leading to the arrests and the discovery of additional meth and conversion labs in Emporia.
How drug smugglers used a bus to traffic liquid meth to Kansas conversion labs

6 days ago | cjonline.com | Jason Alatidd

Six individuals, including four U.S. citizens and two Mexican nationals, were charged with trafficking liquid methamphetamine from Mexico to Emporia, Kansas. Authorities discovered the smuggling operation after observing a bus making frequent trips across the U.S.-Mexico border with few or no passengers. Liquid methamphetamine was found hidden within the bus's gas tank, leading to the arrests and the discovery of additional meth and conversion labs in Emporia.
Trump budget eliminates McGovern-Dole and Food for Peace, two Kansas legacies

6 days ago | salina.com | Jason Alatidd

President Trump's budget proposal seeks to eliminate the Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole international food aid programs. The White House argues these programs are inefficient and distort markets, citing high transportation costs and waste. The programs have historical ties to Kansas, with origins and advocacy from prominent figures like Bob Dole. The proposal claims alternative, more efficient food aid programs will be preserved.
Trump budget eliminates McGovern-Dole and Food for Peace, two Kansas legacies

6 days ago | cjonline.com | Jason Alatidd

President Trump's budget proposal seeks to eliminate the Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole international food aid programs. The White House argues these programs are inefficient and distort markets, citing high transportation costs and waste. The programs have historical ties to Kansas, with origins and advocacy from prominent figures like Bob Dole. The proposal claims alternative, more efficient food aid programs will be preserved.
KBI will get $80 million for a new headquarters in Topeka. Where will it be?

1 week ago | hutchnews.com | Jason Alatidd

Kansas lawmakers approved $80 million in bonds for a new KBI headquarters in downtown Topeka. The KBI director expressed gratitude for the funding, though it is less than the original request. The specific location of the new headquarters is yet to be determined, but it will be downtown. The current KBI headquarters has significant structural and safety issues.
Kansas measles outbreak has spread to Wichita area, local health officials say

1 week ago | cjonline.com | Jason Alatidd

An unvaccinated child in Sedgwick County, Kansas, has contracted measles, marking the first case in the area since 2017. Not including the Sedgwick County case, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported 48 cases in southwest Kansas. Nationwide, there have been 935 measles cases resulting in 121 hospitalizations and three deaths. Health officials strongly recommend the MMR vaccine for children and adults, emphasizing its importance in preventing the spread of measles.
Kansas measles outbreak has spread to Wichita area, local health officials say

1 week ago | hutchnews.com | Jason Alatidd

An unvaccinated child in Sedgwick County, Kansas, has contracted measles, marking the first case in the area since 2017. Not including the Sedgwick County case, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported 48 cases in southwest Kansas. Nationwide, there have been 935 measles cases resulting in 121 hospitalizations and three deaths. Health officials strongly recommend the MMR vaccine for children and adults, emphasizing its importance in preventing the spread of measles.
Kansas measles outbreak has spread to Wichita area, local health officials say

1 week ago | salina.com | Jason Alatidd

An unvaccinated child in Sedgwick County, Kansas, has contracted measles, marking the first case in the area since 2017. Not including the Sedgwick County case, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported 48 cases in southwest Kansas. Nationwide, there have been 935 measles cases resulting in 121 hospitalizations and three deaths. Health officials strongly recommend the MMR vaccine for children and adults, emphasizing its importance in preventing the spread of measles.
Lawsuit challenges Kansas repeal of mail ballot three-day grace period

1 week ago | salina.com | Jason Alatidd

Civic groups are suing Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab over the repeal of the three-day grace period for mail-in ballots. The lawsuit alleges the repeal is unconstitutional and disenfranchises voters, particularly the elderly, disabled, rural residents, and college students. Plaintiffs want the court to reinstate the grace period and extend it to seven days. Republican lawmakers, who previously supported the grace period, now oppose it, citing concerns about election integrity.
Lawsuit challenges Kansas repeal of mail ballot three-day grace period

1 week ago | cjonline.com | Jason Alatidd

Civic groups are suing Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab over the repeal of the three-day grace period for mail-in ballots. The lawsuit alleges the repeal is unconstitutional and disenfranchises voters, particularly the elderly, disabled, rural residents, and college students. Plaintiffs want the court to reinstate the grace period and extend it to seven days. Republican lawmakers, who previously supported the grace period, now oppose it, citing concerns about election integrity.