Tag: Senator Dennis Pyle

Bowser calls for unity after defeating senator and rep in ‘most controversial’ Kansas primary race

Republican Craig Bowser won the Kansas primary, defeating incumbent state Sen. Dennis Pyle and Rep. John Eplee. Bowser urged party unity after a contentious race with negative campaigning. Pyle's prior independent run upset Republicans, with ads blaming him for splitting the vote. The primary was filled with drama, PAC spending, and personal attacks.

Gov. Laura Kelly praises Sen. Dennis Pyle’s bipartisan efforts on tax bill in Hiawatha and Holton

Governor Laura Kelly and Senator Dennis Pyle collaborated to pass a tax-cut package in Kansas, reducing state taxes by $1.2 billion over three years. The bill eliminates tax on Social Security income, saving seniors $150 million in the first year. The package also includes property tax relief, although Kelly expressed a desire for more property tax cuts. Despite initial disagreements, a bipartisan compromise was reached to establish a two-tier income tax structure.

Pyle ally kicks off three-way GOP Kansas Senate primary by filing ethics complaint

Former treasurer for Sen. Dennis Pyle files campaign finance complaint against Republican primary challenger, alleging irregularities in the use of House campaign funds for Senate race. Candidates address tax relief and campaign finance reports ahead of August primary. __NO_MARKUP__

Kansas GOP sends text message asking voters to withdraw support for Dennis Pyle

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector August 4, 2022 TOPEKA — The Kansas Republican Party instructed voters via text message Thursday...