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Morgan Chilson
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Kansas is attempting to attract lawyers to rural communities and is offering resources to people who are representing themselves, all part of an Access to Justice initiative.
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Access to Justice group works to increase resources, attract attorneys to rural Kansas ⢠Kansas Reflector
A âcivil justice crisisâ in state courts requires systemic change, and Kansasâ multifaceted approach is making a difference.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/27/access-to-justice-group-works-to-increase-resources-attract-attorneys-to-rural-kansas/
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US Supreme Court hears arguments on cancer warning labels for Roundup weedkiller |
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US Supreme Court hears arguments on cancer warning labels for Roundup weedkiller ⢠Kansas Reflector
The U.S. Supreme Court could be ready to overturn a Missouri state court verdict that favored a man who sued the manufacturer of the popular herbicide Roundup for lacking any warning that the product ...
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/27/repub/us-supreme-court-hears-arguments-on-cancer-warning-labels-for-roundup-weedkiller/
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Sen. Cindy Holscher positioned herself as the anti-establishment Democratic candidate for governor at a Sunday night debate while her opponent, Sen. Ethan Corson, touted his endorsements
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Kansas Democrats running for governor clash on CoreCivic, party establishment in forum ⢠Kansas Reflector
Democrats Cindy Holscher and Ethan Corson stake out nearly identical policy positions during a forum at the Aztec Shawnee Theater.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/26/kansas-democrats-running-for-governor-clash-on-corecivic-party-establishment-in-forum/
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My book arrives Sept. 29!
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Update: Derek Helms, agency spokesman, said the total amount being sought is $67,476,025.
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The Kansas Department of Labor is notifying more than 8,500 individuals that they received overpayments for unemployment insurance, including some issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, and must repay the funds.
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Kansas sending letters telling people to repay unemployment claims dating to COVID-19 pandemic ⢠Kansas Reflector
The Kansas Department of Labor is notifying more than 8,500 individuals that they received overpayments for unemployment insurance, including some issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, and must repay t...
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/23/kansas-sending-letters-telling-people-to-repay-unemployment-claims-dating-to-covid-19-pandemic/
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I repeat: Self-sabotage
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Some of my award-winning photos in this year's Kansas Press Association contest ... (1/)
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âI love that I get to work with these talented journalists every day, challenging and inspiring one another as we cover the news. The awards recognize our shared commitment to lift up voices, speak truth to power and practice journalism as a public good.â
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Journalists of the year: Kansas Reflector sweeps category in state press association awards ⢠Kansas Reflector
Kansas Reflector staff members went above and beyond for the Kansas Press Association's annual journalism contest.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/21/journalists-of-the-year-kansas-reflector-sweeps-category-in-state-press-association-awards/
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Kansas revenue forecasters expect income tax collections to fall below previous predictions for this year and next, complicating a budget outlook that shows the state plunging deep in the red for the next five years.
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Kansas revenue forecast shows sliding income tax collections and budget shortfalls ⢠Kansas Reflector
Kansas revenue forecasters expect income tax collections to fall below previous predictions for this year and next, complicating a budget outlook that shows the state plunging deep in the red for the ...
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/20/kansas-revenue-forecast-shows-sliding-income-tax-collections-and-budget-shortfalls/
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11 days ago
In rush to finish early, Kansas lawmakers jettison public input and risk poorly crafted bills | via
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In rush to finish early, Kansas lawmakers jettison public input and risk poorly crafted bills ⢠Kansas Reflector
Democrats and advocates warn that the fast pace of the legislative session leads to shoddy bills and budget problems.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/17/in-rush-to-finish-early-kansas-lawmakers-jettison-public-input-and-risk-poorly-crafted-bills/
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Anna Kaminski
11 days ago
Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized after insinuating fellow Justice Brett Kavanaugh didnât know working class people and, therefore, couldnât understand the ramifications of his decision in a pivotal immigration case.
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Justice Sotomayor apologizes for 'hurtful comments' about Kavanaugh at Kansas event ⢠Kansas Reflector
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor formally apologized for critiquing a colleague while speaking in Kansas last week, admitting her remarks were âinappropriateâ and âhurtful.â
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/16/justice-sotomayor-apologizes-for-hurtful-comments-about-kavanaugh-at-kansas-event/
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As the militaryâs lead logistics planner for a hypothetical war with Iran, Chris Carmichael reached a simple conclusion: âYou really shouldnât start a war with Iran."
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Kansas congressional candidates with military experience criticize Trump's handling of Iran war ⢠Kansas Reflector
Candidates for U.S. House and Senate express concern with President Donald Trump's handling of the war with Iran.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/16/kansas-congressional-candidates-with-military-experience-criticize-trumps-handling-of-iran-war/
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Latest story in our weeklong series looks at ways the Legislature avoids public input: Last-minute hearings. Taking action on bills not on the agenda. Using gut-and-go. Declare an "emergency" |
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âBrazen offensesâ: Kansas lawmakers undermine public input in legislative process ⢠Kansas Reflector
Republican leaders in the Legislature this year repeatedly ignored traditional legislative practices designed to solicit public input, taking away Kansansâ opportunities to be heard.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/16/brazen-offenses-kansas-lawmakers-undermine-public-input-in-legislative-process/
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13 days ago
Alarm sounded on lack of deaf persons on search committee for new leader of Kansas School for the Deaf.
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Kansas educators seek restart of superintendent search at Kansas School for the Deaf ⢠Kansas Reflector
Kansas officials are working to hire a superintendent at Kansas School for the Deaf, but some want the search redone to include deaf people in the process.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/15/kansas-educators-seek-restart-of-superintendent-search-at-kansas-school-for-the-deaf/
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Day three in our series: Republicans routinely brushed aside concerns about the projected costs of policies as a way of hushing objections, undermining the work of nonpartisan budget analysts and distorting the findings of a 2023 audit
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Kansas Republicans flout fiscal notes in rush to pass costly, contentious bills ⢠Kansas Reflector
House and Senate Republicans throughout this year's legislative session routinely brushed aside concerns about the projected costs of policies as a way of hushing objections from their political adver...
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/15/kansas-republicans-flout-fiscal-notes-in-rush-to-pass-costly-contentious-bills/
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Grace Hills
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"The committeeâs vice chair later told Stiehler in an email that she should 'know when to shut up,' and he asked her to send her husband and colleague to testify instead." Awesome reporting (as always) from
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Kansas lawmakers lean on rule against 'impugning motives,' stifling criticism ⢠Kansas Reflector
Republicans have leveraged the written and unwritten rules â including one against impugning motives â that govern conduct, and silence dissent.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/14/kansas-lawmakers-complaints-of-attacking-motives-test-open-democratic-debate/
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Fifth graders know about water, and they want answers. How does Kansas share water from the Ogallala Aquifer with other states? How is Kansas addressing the water crisis? Will the next governor continue Kellyâs work?
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Are you smarter than a fifth grader on water issues? Kansas governor faces students' questions ⢠Kansas Reflector
Gov. Laura Kelly faced a sea of fifth graders Tuesday to answer their questions about water policy, conservation, and what the Legislature is doing to help the next generation.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/14/are-you-smarter-than-a-fifth-grader-on-water-issues-kansas-governor-faces-students-questions/
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Updated with quote from governor, via
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: âI mean, part of the problem is that legislators are out there promising the moon to people when it comes to property taxes. The fact of the matter is the state has very little control over property taxes.â
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The Legislatureâs last-ditch attempt to make good on campaign promises to deliver property tax relief devolved into finger-pointing between candidates for governor and infighting among Republicans as lawmakers passed a bill that nobody seemed excited about.
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'The people of Kansas lost': Last-ditch attempt at property tax relief devolves into finger-pointing ⢠Kansas Reflector
The Kansas Legislature's last-ditch attempt to make good on campaign promises to deliver property tax relief devolved into finger-pointing between candidates for governor and infighting among Republicans as lawmakers passed a bill that nobody seemed excited about.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/14/the-people-of-kansas-lost-last-ditch-attempt-at-property-tax-relief-devolves-into-finger-pointing/
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Second story in our series: As Republicans grew fragile about criticism, Rep. Paul Waggoner, R-Hutchinson, emailed a voting rights advocate to tell her to "know when to shut up" and ask that her husband testify instead.
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Kansas lawmakers lean on rule against 'impugning motives,' stifling criticism ⢠Kansas Reflector
Republicans have leveraged the written and unwritten rules â including one against impugning motives â that govern conduct, and silence dissent.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/14/kansas-lawmakers-complaints-of-attacking-motives-test-open-democratic-debate/
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It shouldn't be this difficult to read a newspaper story, as a subscriber. This is self sabotage.
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Kansas lawmakers may have failed to deliver much in the way of property tax relief, but if you invest in silver and gold, guess what |
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Kansas Legislature creates state capital-gains tax exemption for investors in gold, silver ⢠Kansas Reflector
Kansas Legislature sends Gov. Laura Kelly a bill saying gold and silver coins or bullion are legal tender in Kansas and exempt from state capital-gains tax.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/13/kansas-legislature-creates-state-capital-gains-tax-exemption-for-investors-in-gold-silver/
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This week, we are rolling out a series of stories that examine how legislative leaders advance their agenda by exploiting process. First up,
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Kansas Legislature's GOP supermajority leans into rule that skirts debate, muffles dissent ⢠Kansas Reflector
Current and former members of the Kansas Legislature debate a procedural rule allowing lawmakers to end debate and force votes in the House and Senate.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/13/kansas-legislatures-gop-supermajority-leans-into-rule-that-skirts-debate-muffles-dissent/
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Kansas public school students raising their voices in protest during school hours will need parental permission to leave school grounds to attend a rally or protest event after legislative action Friday. | via
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https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/11/kansas-students-to-face-punishment-for-protests-after-lawmakers-override-veto/
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17 days ago
Legislators override veto to create 25-foot âsafe zoneâ around police, emergency personnel | via
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Legislators override veto to create 25-foot âsafe zoneâ around police, emergency personnel ⢠Kansas Reflector
Republican legislators overrode a veto to create a 25-foot buffer around law enforcement and emergency personnel.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/10/legislators-override-veto-to-create-25-foot-safe-zone-around-police-emergency-personnel/
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Stacey Saldanha-Olson
18 days ago
A Topeka woman witnessed ICE agents detain her friend at municipal court. Local police were not notified in advance. She states they did not have badges.
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ICE detains man at Topeka court without notice to local police
A Topeka woman witnessed ICE agents detain her friend at municipal court. Local police were not notified in advance. She states they did not have badges.
https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/local/2026/04/09/ice-detains-man-in-topeka-after-court-hearing/89537945007/
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18 days ago
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This rare joint statement between the top-ranking House Republican and Democrat feels like trolling: Congratulations to Missouri on keeping the Royals
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âShe will line-item veto some things and hopefully save us more money,â Hawkins said. âProbably one of my biggest disappointments is how hard it is to get our folks to understand that your expenses need to equal your revenue. Itâs really tough. Itâs a steady flow of people wanting money.â
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19 days ago
Kansas governor dangles plan for property tax relief, accuses Republicans of âlip serviceâ | via
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Kansas governor dangles plan for property tax relief, accuses Republicans of 'lip service' ⢠Kansas Reflector
Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday proposed a three-part plan to provide "a real and lasting solution" for property tax relief as lawmakers head back to Topeka to close out the legislative session.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/08/kansas-governor-dangles-plan-for-property-tax-relief-accuses-republicans-of-lip-service/
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Gov. Laura Kelly has proposed a three-part plan to provide "a real and lasting solutionâ for property tax relief â a package that totals nearly $500 million â as lawmakers head back to Topeka to close out the legislative session.
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Kansas governor dangles plan for property tax relief, accuses Republicans of 'lip service' ⢠Kansas Reflector
Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday proposed a three-part plan to provide "a real and lasting solution" for property tax relief as lawmakers head back to Topeka to close out the legislative session.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/08/kansas-governor-dangles-plan-for-property-tax-relief-accuses-republicans-of-lip-service/
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20 days ago
Kansas governor warns of Legislatureâs âpolitical games,â âmicro-managingâ in eight-bill veto spree | via
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Kansas governor warns of Legislatureâs âpolitical games,â âmicro-managingâ in eight-bill veto spree ⢠Kansas Reflector
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly shot down legislation riddled with âbureaucratic red tape,â âpolitical gamesâ and âmicro-managingâ as part of her Monday veto spree.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/07/kansas-governor-warns-of-legislatures-political-games-micro-managing-in-eight-bill-veto-spree/
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20 days ago
Kansas Legislature unites against plague of âtransnational repressionâ by countries, terrorists | via
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Kansas Legislature unites against plague of 'transnational repression' by countries, terrorists ⢠Kansas Reflector
Legislature is convinced steps need to be taken to deter unsavory foreign countries and terrorist organizations from harassing people residing in Kansas.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/07/kansas-legislature-unites-against-plague-of-transnational-repression-by-countries-terrorists/
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21 days ago
University of Kansas studentâs First Amendment lawsuit against former supervisor clears legal hurdle | via
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University of Kansas student's First Amendment lawsuit against former supervisor clears legal hurdle ⢠Kansas Reflector
A federal judge tossed out most of the claims from a former University of Kansas student employee who was fired after he spoke out against changes to the campusâ LGBTQ+ residence hall.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/07/university-of-kansas-students-first-amendment-lawsuit-against-former-supervisor-clears-legal-hurdle/
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21 days ago
Pair of GOP anti-abortion bills draw vetoes from Democratic Kansas governor | via
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Pair of GOP anti-abortion bills draw vetoes from Democratic Kansas governor ⢠Kansas Reflector
Gov. Laura Kelly surprised no one by vetoing anti-abortion bills passed by the Legislature, while GOP leadership vows to override the Democratic governor.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/07/pair-of-gop-anti-abortion-bills-draw-vetoes-from-democratic-kansas-governor/
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Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed legislation that would end in-state college tuition for immigrants. The bill had fueled spicy debate among Republicans in the Senate.
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Governor blocks plan to end in-state tuition for immigrants who graduate from Kansas high schools ⢠Kansas Reflector
Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes legislation that would end in-state tuition for immigrants who attended or graduated Kansas high schools.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/06/governor-blocks-plan-to-end-in-state-tuition-for-immigrants-who-graduate-from-kansas-high-schools/
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Kansas missed revenue projections in March, continuing a monthslong trend that puts the state $175 million below forecasts for the fiscal year - and will deplete state reserves.
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Kansas tax collections continue downward trend, putting pressure on state reserves ⢠Kansas Reflector
Kansas missed revenue projections in March, continuing a monthslong trend that puts the state $175 million below forecasts.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/04/06/kansas-tax-collections-continue-downward-trend-putting-pressure-on-state-reserves/
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Former Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson died Saturday following a battle with ALS, or Lou Gehrigâs disease
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Former Kansas Supreme Court justice dies ⢠Kansas Reflector
Former Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson died Saturday following a battle with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease.
https://kansasreflector.com/briefs/former-kansas-supreme-court-justice-dies/
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Transgender activist Samantha Boucher tried her best to get arrested Tuesday for using the second floor womenâs bathroom in the Kansas Statehouse in defiance of a new law that criminalizes bathroom use based on gender assigned at birth.
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Trans Liberty leader defies Kansas law by using Statehouse bathroom, without complaint or arrest ⢠Kansas Reflector
Transgender activist Samantha Boucher tried her best to get arrested Tuesday for using the second floor women's bathroom in the Statehouse in defiance of a new state law that criminalizes bathroom use...
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/03/31/trans-liberty-leader-defies-kansas-law-by-using-statehouse-bathroom-without-complaint-or-arrest/
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Former high-ranking officers, enlisted personnel of Kansas National Guard call for public transparency in war with Iran.
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Retired Kansas National Guard officers, enlisted leaders call for transparency in fight with Iran ⢠Kansas Reflector
Retired Army and Air Force senior officers and enlisted personnel of the Kansas National Guard signed a joint statement calling for the U.S. Department of Defense to be transparent with the nation abo...
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/03/31/retired-kansas-national-guard-officers-enlisted-leaders-call-for-transparency-in-fight-with-iran/
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28 days ago
Tyranny of the minority -- that's what one Kansas Senator called a bill that passed both houses (but not with enough votes to overturn a veto, so we'll see) because 10% of the voters can petition against a property tax increase and stop it.
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âTyranny of the minorityâ: Bill gives 10% of voters power to knock down property tax increases ⢠Kansas Reflector
The Senate and House narrowly passed a bill giving 10% of registered voters in a taxing area the ability to stop some property tax increases.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/03/31/tyranny-of-the-minority-bill-gives-10-of-voters-power-to-knock-down-property-tax-increases/
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Kansas sheriffs, prosecutors, defense lawyers worry about Legislature passing bill to upend bond process for accused.
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Kansas district attorney, sheriff raise alarm about implications of Legislature's bail mandate ⢠Kansas Reflector
Kansas Legislature sends Gov. Laura Kelly a bill replacing judicial discretion with political mandates for handling alleged felony offenders.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/03/30/kansas-district-attorney-sheriff-raise-alarm-about-implications-of-legislatures-bail-mandate/
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Kansas district attorney, sheriff raise alarm about implications of Legislatureâs bail mandate | via
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Kansas district attorney, sheriff raise alarm about implications of Legislature's bail mandate ⢠Kansas Reflector
Kansas Legislature sends Gov. Laura Kelly a bill replacing judicial discretion with political mandates for handling alleged felony offenders.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/03/30/kansas-district-attorney-sheriff-raise-alarm-about-implications-of-legislatures-bail-mandate/
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Katy Tyndellâs path to politics began with a meeting last March at Groover Labs, a makerspace in downtown Wichita, where dozens of people gathered to talk about how they were going to hold leaders accountable
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'People are hurting': Kansas Democrat takes aim at Republican incumbent's congressional seat ⢠Kansas Reflector
Katy Tyndell's path to politics began with a meeting last March at Groover Labs, a makerspace in downtown Wichita, where dozens of people came together to talk about how they were going to hold leader...
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/03/30/people-are-hurting-kansas-democrat-takes-aim-at-republican-incumbents-congressional-seat/
28 days ago
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29 days ago
This is the first in an occasional series on federalism from Kevin and me in the lead up to July 4. Weâre kicking things off diving into how Trump is upending state-federal ties
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How Trumpâs expansion of federal power threatens statesâ authority ⢠Stateline
As the United States of America marks its 250th anniversary this year, the relationship between the states and the federal government is approaching a breaking point.
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29 days ago
NEW IN-DEPTH â How Trumpâs expansion of federal power threatens statesâ authority As the U.S. marks 250 years, the relationship between the federal and state governments is approaching a breaking point. Our look at what it means for the country From me & Kevin Hardy
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How Trumpâs expansion of federal power threatens statesâ authority ⢠Stateline
As the United States of America marks its 250th anniversary this year, the relationship between the states and the federal government is approaching a breaking point.
https://stateline.org/2026/03/30/how-trumps-expansion-of-federal-power-threatens-states-authority/
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Kansas Reflector
29 days ago
Kansas welcomes for-profit veteran âclaim sharks,â bundling contentious policy with popular bills | via
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Kansas welcomes for-profit veteran 'claim sharks,' bundling contentious policy with popular bills ⢠Kansas Reflector
For-profit âclaim sharksâ can continue to charge veterans for an otherwise free service in Kansas under a new law that regulates rather than bans the practice, despite opponentsâ legal and ethical con...
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/03/30/kansas-welcomes-for-profit-veteran-claim-sharks-bundling-contentious-policy-with-popular-bills/
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