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Former Kansas Senate President Steve Morris, a leading moderate Republican, has died.

Morris served as a state senator from 1993 to 2013 and was the Senate president for eight years.

He was among several moderate Republicans who lost their seats to conservative challengers in the 2012 elections.

After leaving office, Morris remained active in politics, including co-chairing a tax reform council for Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.

A former top state lawmaker from southwest Kansas who was known as a leading voice of moderate Republicans has died.

Steve Morris, of Hugoton, was a state senator from 1993 to 2013 and was the Senate president from 2005 to 2013.

"I am saddened to learn of the passing of Steve Morris, my longtime friend and a dedicated public servant," U.S.

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