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Protesters call for Kansas Senate Majority Leader to resign. Here’s where the Senate stands

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Posted: Mar 29, 2021 / 08:09 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 29, 2021 / 08:10 PM CDTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT)— Protesters gathered outside the Kansas State Capitol Monday as new details have come to light about Kansas Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop’s DUI case.“This isn’t about whether you’re conservative or liberal, or whether you’re a Democrat or Republican,” Jae Moyer said. “Suellentrop, what he did sets a terrible example.”Moyer, who’s from Shawnee, joined protesters in calling for Suellentrop to resign. A group of Kansans from across the state lined up outside the Capitol, trying to catch lawmakers as they drove into work. Protesters waved signs calling for Suellentrop to step down from office.“If you see a grown a man getting away with something like that, that just continues to drive the idea that it’s okay,” said Abbey Killinger, who joined the protest from Topeka.Suellentrop bonded out of jail on Friday. No one was there to pick him up.According to a , he is being accused of being under the influence. Prosecutors said he led police on a 90 mile-per-hour chase, going the wrong way down the highway.Some Democrats are speaking out about the Senator’s arrest.Governor Laura Kelly commented on the situation, while touring a vaccine clinic on Monday.“This is something that the Republican caucus needs to address,” Kelly said.It’s up to the Senate Republican caucus to determine whether Suellentrop keeps his leadership position in the Senate. On Friday, Senate leadership on the charges filed against Suellentrop.“Upon learning of these formal charges, we have begun reaching out to other members of theRepublican caucus about how to proceed most effectively moving forward. Our highest priority is to keep working without distraction for Kansas families and businesses as the state reopens.”Joint Statement from Senate President Ty Masterson and Vice President Rick WilbornSome Democratic lawmakers are concerned with how the incident may reflect on the state’s legislature.Long-time Senator David Haley, D-Kansas City, said he’s unsure of what moves will be made moving forward.“We are concerned. I certainly am.&nbsp;I’ve heard from constituents who’ve said there shouldn’t be two standards,” Sen. Haley told Kansas’ Capitol Bureau.Right now, no court date has been set. The future of Suellentrop’s position as a Senator is determined by the Senate.To learn more about Kansas Legislative Procedures, .Thanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe Now✕× Close Ad

Posted: Mar 29, 2021 / 08:09 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 29, 2021 / 08:10 PM CDTTOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT)— Protesters gathered outside the Kansas State Capitol Monday as new details have come to light about Kansas Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop’s DUI case.“This isn’t about whether you’re conservative or liberal, or whether you’re a Democrat or Republican,” Jae Moyer said. “Suellentrop, what he did sets a terrible example.”Moyer, who’s from Shawnee, joined protesters in calling for Suellentrop to resign. A group of Kansans from across the state lined up outside the Capitol, trying to catch...

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