LaTurner appointed State Treasurer

Gov. Sam Brownback on Tuesday announced the appointment of Sen. Jake LaTurner as the state’s new treasurer.

LaTurner will replace current treasurer Ron Estes, who was recently elected to represent the Fourth Congressional District in the House of Representatives. LaTurner will assume his new position once Estes vacates the office later this month, according to an Associated Press report.

A native of Southeast Kansas, LaTurner was elected to the Kansas Senate where he has served for the last five years. He has twice been elected to represent the 13th Senate District.

LaTurner’s appointment will be official effective April 25, the AP report said.

LaTurner could not be reached for comment by press time.