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Kansas Senate confirms Christopher Kennedy as secretary of Department of Wildlife and Parks after contested floor debate
Summary
The Kansas Senate confirmed Christopher Kennedy as secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Parks on a 23‑12 vote after senators debated his background, including experience with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Opponents said that background made him unsuitable; supporters pointed to his experience in wildlife and parks institutions.
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Senate confirmed Christopher Kennedy as secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks on a 23‑12 roll call after a contentious floor discussion that drew objections from several senators.
Kennedy’s nomination was considered along with a slate of other appointments; the Senate took a roll call specifically on the confirmation and the tally was announced as 23 in favor, 12 opposed. Several senators opposed Kennedy’s confirmation citing his prior work in diversity,…
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