Amid the tension, I wondered why our Kansas Republican delegation stayed so silent. A quick scan of social media accounts from Moran, Marshall, Mann, Schmidt and Estes uncovered not a single acknowledgment of Trump’s unhinged message. #ksleg

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.

Kansas governor dangles plan for property tax relief, accuses Republicans of ‘lip service’ | via @journalist-sherman.bsky.social #ksleg

U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt eager to militarily restrain Iran, bring closure to fighting • Kansas Reflector A Kansas Republican congressman looks forward to elimination of Iran's nuclear capability and an end to U.S. military action that began in February.

U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt eager to militarily restrain Iran, bring closure to fighting | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg

U.S. Supreme Court justice warns of majority's misuse of ‘shadow docket’ during Kansas talk • Kansas Reflector LAWRENCE — Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Tuesday the U.S. Supreme Court’s “shadow docket” is controversial among her colleagues, and it can consequentially short-circuit lower courts. At a Q&A-style fi...

U.S. Supreme Court justice warns of majority’s misuse of ‘shadow docket’ during Kansas talk | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg

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Plastic bags infest the Kansas prairie, degrading and threatening our health. We can change course. • Kansas Reflector Every year, Americans use more than 100 billion plastic bags, and most are used for just 12 minutes. The problem? Those bags don’t disappear.

Opinion from Max DaMetz: Plastic bags infest the Kansas prairie, degrading and threatening our health. We can change course. #ksleg

Governor signs bill voiding certain disciplinary actions at Kansas Board of Nursing • Kansas Reflector Gov. Laura Kelly signed a slew of bills, including one that voids nonpractice violations at the Kansas Board of Nursing going back to 2005.

Governor signs bill voiding certain disciplinary actions at Kansas Board of Nursing | via @crazeywriter.bsky.social #ksleg

Kansas governor warns of Legislature’s ‘political games,’ ‘micro-managing’ in eight-bill veto spree • Kansas Reflector Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly shot down legislation riddled with “bureaucratic red tape,” “political games” and “micro-managing” as part of her Monday veto spree.

Kansas governor warns of Legislature’s ‘political games,’ ‘micro-managing’ in eight-bill veto spree | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg

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.

Kansas Legislature unites against plague of ‘transnational repression’ by countries, terrorists | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg

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.

Pair of GOP anti-abortion bills draw vetoes from Democratic Kansas governor | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg

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 campus’ LGBTQ+ residence hall.

University of Kansas student’s First Amendment lawsuit against former supervisor clears legal hurdle | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg

Our fellow Kansans struggle around us. But we can help them — and ourselves — by reaching out • Kansas Reflector We need relief from dark times. We need hope for the future. We need to know there are people who care about others.

Opinion by a Rebecca Phillips: Our fellow Kansans struggle around us. But we can help them — and ourselves — by reaching out #ksleg

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.

Governor blocks plan to end in-state tuition for immigrants who graduate from Kansas high schools | via @journalist-sherman.bsky.social #ksleg

Kansas governor vetoes tax credit programs for private schools  • Kansas Reflector Gov. Laura Kelly told Legislators to focus on funding special education instead of giving private school tax credits.

Kansas governor vetoes tax credit programs for private schools | via @crazeywriter.bsky.social #ksleg

Kansas governor signs bipartisan bill offering new path for older youths in foster care • Kansas Reflector Gov. Laura Kelly signs a stack of legislation, including a measure improving residential options for certain youths who are a part of the state's foster care system.

Kansas governor signs bipartisan bill offering new path for older youths in foster care | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg

Kansas governor signs laws targeting sexual extortion, increasing incentives for rural attorneys • Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — A new Kansas law signed by Gov. Laura Kelly strengthens penalties and expands victim protection in cases of sexual extortion. Kelly signed House Bill 2537 on Monday, called Caleb’s Law after ...

Kansas governor signs laws targeting sexual extortion, increasing incentives for rural attorneys | via @crazeywriter.bsky.social #ksleg

Governor weighs implications of Kansas bill delving into liberty interests of speech, religion • Kansas Reflector Kansas Legislature sends bill raising questions about the intersection and boundaries of constitutional freedoms in terms of disrupting religious services.

Governor weighs implications of Kansas bill delving into liberty interests of speech, religion | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg

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.

Kansas tax collections continue downward trend, putting pressure on state reserves | via @crazeywriter.bsky.social #ksleg

After multiple rounds of slashing revenue, no wonder Kansas officials now wonder about their next steps.

By next summer, the state will have blown through $1.1 billion in reserves over three years. We have about $2 billion in a rainy day fund at present. #ksleg

Public monuments are the story we tell about ourselves. They shouldn’t aggrandize a living leader. • Kansas Reflector Trump’s efforts to reshape America in his white, privileged image has not been confined to an assault on truth. He started tearing stuff down.

Opinion by @maxmccoy.com: Public monuments are the story we tell about ourselves. They shouldn’t aggrandize a living leader. #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2026/04/05/p...

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.

Former Kansas Supreme Court justice dies | #ksleg via @journalist-sherman.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/briefs/forme...

Looser qualifications for nursing instructors become law without Kansas governor’s signature • Kansas Reflector Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday allowed loosened academic expectations for college nursing faculty to become law.

Looser qualifications for nursing instructors become law without Kansas governor’s signature | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg

Kansas Supreme Court adheres to state law in murder case, prosecutors call result 'absurd' • Kansas Reflector The Kansas Supreme Court affirms in the appeal of a Wichita murder case its 2025 decision regarding calculation of jail-time credit in sentencing.

Kansas Supreme Court adheres to state law in murder case, prosecutors call result ‘absurd’ | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg

The short airport security line in Kansas City means more than you think • Kansas Reflector How did Kansas City get so lucky as to have both a new airport and short wait times? Not luck, but privatization of airport security.

Opinion from @ericthomasphoto.bsky.social: The short airport security line in Kansas City means more than you think

Kansas National Guard celebrates restoration of KCK armory, hands-on education for fifth graders • Kansas Reflector Remodeling of Kansas National Guard armory in Kansas City serves to promote a STEM education program involving thousands of fifth-graders statewide.

Kansas National Guard celebrates restoration of KCK armory, hands-on education for fifth graders | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg

Kansas energy program left in limbo when Trump administration pulled grant • Kansas Reflector Grant money to help with utility bills disappeared in January, leaving a Kansas nonprofit no choice but to roll back a program.

Kansas energy program left in limbo when Trump administration pulled grant | via @crazeywriter.bsky.social #ksleg

“I think the attorney general is a paper tiger,” Boucher said.

He sure looks tissue thin and crumpled from this distance. #ksleg

Kansas State University economist warns of fuel, fertilizer price shock for farmers • Kansas Reflector A Kansas State University economist says escalating costs of fuel and fertilizer imperil the bottom line of Kansas farmers as U.S. wages war with Iran.

Kansas State University economist warns of fuel, fertilizer price shock for farmers | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg

Kansas creates new sports authority to oversee multibillion dollar stadium deal for Chiefs • Kansas Reflector The agreement between the Kansas City Chiefs and the state of Kansas to build a new $3 billion domed football stadium, headquarters, training facility and entertainment district could be the largest s...

Kansas creates new sports authority to oversee multibillion dollar stadium deal for Chiefs | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg

Journalists’ jobs are made exponentially more difficult by power-hungry bigwigs who turned the final week in Topeka into a high-stakes game of chicken. #ksleg