Government and Politics
August 30, 2022
From: Kansas Governor Laura KellyPickering would be the first Hispanic Kansan on the Court if confirmed
KEY QUOTE: “When I first appointed Rachel to the bench in 2019, I knew she was a committed public servant based on her legal career and experience in nearly every area of criminal litigation,” Governor Kelly said. “I am confident Rachel will bring her extensive legal knowledge and balanced perspective to the Kansas Court of Appeals.”
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