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Gov. Laura Kelly sets Kansas record for most vetoes. Here's why

Gov. Laura Kelly has issued more vetoes than any predecessor, calling the rejected bills divisive and nonsensical.

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Topeka Capital-Journal· Jun 16, 9:06 AMGov. Laura Kelly sets Kansas record for most vetoes. Here's why

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