Democrat steps forward in race for Kansas governor, focuses on schools and ‘kitchen table’ issues - Butler County Times-Gazette

Democrat steps forward in race for Kansas governor, focuses on schools and ‘kitchen table’ issues - Butler County Times-Gazette

By Sherman SmithKansas Reflector TOPEKA — Kansas Sen. Cindy Holscher says she will seek the Democratic nomination for governor to try to protect public schools and shield the state from a potential double dose of “slash and burn policies” ignited by Republicans at federal and state levels. Holscher, from Overland Park, planned to announce her candidacy Thursday, becoming the first well-known Democrat to enter the race. A slate of Republicans hav…