Happy Friday!
Here’s a recap of the top stories from the week. Have a great weekend!
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Kansas State Rep. Patrick Penn is resigning
- There’s a new candidate in Wichita’s District 1 City Council race
- Wyandotte Co. is experiencing delays in big developments
- KC’s Uzazi Village has a new CEO
- The Voice has launched a new online calendar
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who was the first Black governor in the U.S.?
A. Douglas Wilder B. Wes Moore C. David Paterson D. Deval Patrick *See answer after “In Other News”*
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KANSAS STATE NEWS
1. Kansas State Rep. Patrick Penn of Wichita Plans to Quit House
Rep. Patrick Penn, a Wichita Republican elected to the House in 2020, sent a letter to the Sedgwick County Republican Party and state officials announcing plans to resign.
Learn more on his sudden decision
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WICHITA NEWS
2. Aujanae Bennett Enters Race for Wichita District 1 Council Seat
Community activist Aujanae Bennett has filed to run for the District 1 seat on the Wichita City Council. The seat represents central northeast Wichita and is currently held by Councilman Brandon Johnson, who can not seek reelection due to term limits.
WYANDOTTE NEWS
3. Development Delays, Restart and Stop in Wyandotte County
Wyandotte County is in the midst of a development boom, but a couple of anticipated projects are delayed, a delayed project is restarting, and a couple of anticipated projects have become a firm no-go.
Which developments are ending?
KANSAS CITY NEWS
4. Meet Shalese Clay: New Uzazi Village CEO
KC’s Uzazi Village has a new CEO, Shalese Clay. Learn how she went from being a pharmacy tech to being a girl-boss.
ENTERTAINMENT
5. The Voice Launches Free Online Event Calendar
What’s happening? Don’t miss an event in your community or a surrounding community in THE VOICE’s new online calendar.
See what’s coming up in your area
Republicans reject Trump tax-cut bill after president calls for unity. Five Republicans rejected the package amid calls for deeper spending cuts. (Reuters)
WNBA’s first Asian American head coach is pumped for a historic season. Natalie Nakase, the WNBA’s first Asian American head coach, is channeling the spirit of a Valkyrie woman warrior as the season gets underway Friday. (NBC)
Kansas is home to one of America’s “best historic small towns”. Find out which town made the list. (Wichita Eagle)
💡Trivia Answer: A. Douglas Wilder. Lawrence Douglas Wilder served as the 66th governor of Virginia from 1990 to 1994 and was the first African American ever elected as governor. He served one term in Virginia before leaving office to become a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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