Tomari Quinn
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I'm the Topeka editor and Kansas state editor for Gannett. Retweets aren't endorsements. K-State grad.
Joined February 2009
That was an exciting few moments. Thank you to @Topekafire for making sure the newsroom and building were safe.
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With two southwest Kansas communities hurting right now seemed appropriate and necessary to bring this story back to the forefront. Mental health needs to be a priority and talked about. Share the courage and share with someone. Anyone.
It waasn;t easy for Damon Parker to tell his story. But it was one that needed to be told and hopefully will have an impact on those, young and old, who are going through the same things. https://t.co/iw2WXFbwKH via @CJOnline
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My recap of what has or is likely to change with Kansas' criminal code after this year's #ksleg session, including some we haven't covered, such as removing spousal exception for sexual battery #crime
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Removal of the spousal exception to sexual battery, the crime of sexual extortion and others all got across the finish line.
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A reminder: if you encounter/hear about issues voting anywhere in Kansas, I am ready to talk hit me at abahl@gannett.com or via DMs here
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.@CJOnline journalists will be reporting across the city today.
Here's a Facebook Live video I made this morning outside Stormont Vail Events Center's Heritage Hall:
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One of the first voters is Robert, who is voting for the first time as an 18 year old amid [gestures wildly] "I feel like there are a lot more younger voters now because of social media," he said
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Thank you, India!
This #ElectionDay I’m in Hays, KS, helping the @HaysDaily with local election coverage! Sending lots of good luck to my colleagues @CJOnline who’ll be handling the Topeka-area races. Let’s do this! #VOTE
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I arrived at the Shawnee County elections office just after 11 AM and had voted by 11:30 AM. Election workers told me they’ve been seeing an average of 300 people vote an hour. Cars still pulling up for people to join the line. Office closes at noon.
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Parking lines are a nice 6-foot marker for social distancing at Shawnee County Election Office in-person early voting. Less than 45 minutes left.
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Part of a long line at the Shawnee County Election Office with one hour to go of in-person advance voting.
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Dr. Pezzino says he is leaving the post for personal reasons.
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Just in from the Sedgwick County District Attorney, re: Michael O’Donnell, James Clendenin and Michael Capps.
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Shawnee County commissioner Bill Riphahn asked what would prevent another group from painting something bigger or over the top of it.
The Home Rule resolution prohibits unauthorized paintings or signage on Shawnee County property. Organizers know it is too late to save this artwork, but are planning a "bigger," "brighter" and "bolder" mural.
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.@Michelle4Kansas out with the first ad of the #KS02 race She talks about her background/ties to Kansas but no explicit mention of policy/partisanship
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Only one week remains to fill out the 2020 census! Story by @Blaise_mesa
Topeka City Councilman Mike Padilla said he is concerned Topeka will be undercounted
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Please give a warm welcome to @blaise_mesa who will cover local government for @CJOnline.
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This week, we welcomed @tituswu100 to @CJOnline. He cover state government and more alongside @AndrewBahl. Give him a follow. #ksleg
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They're breaking down their early read on plans submitted by counties outlining how they plan to spend the $400 million in CARES Act funds sent their way I dove into this issue yesterday:
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My SIL mailed a birthday card to our daughter. It was postmarked July 1. We received it Aug. 18. That’s how long a card with regular postage took to get from Colorado to Kansas. #SaveTheUSPS
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Wondering what kind of game plan local school officials have for if/when kids get infected with COVID-19? @byRafaelGarcia has a handy explainer: https://t.co/ayP6esnO8P
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