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Kansas House Democrats: ‘Regressive politics’ drive young people to leave the state

In podcast discussion, trio talk about affordable housing, teacher deficit, anti-discrimination policies by Lily O’Shea Becker, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Democratic Rep. Rui Xu says regressive politics are the driving force behind young Kansans leaving the state. Rep. Xu, of Westwood, joined two other House Democrats — Christina Haswood, of Lawrence, and Brandon Woodard, of … Continue reading “Kansas House Democrats: ‘Regressive politics’ drive young people to leave the state”

Kansas political figures, advocacy groups weigh in on U.S. Supreme Court carbon emissions ruling

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Thursday limiting how the Environmental Protection Agency can regulate carbon dioxide emissions from power plants is putting Kansas political leaders, candidates and advocacy groups’ stances on environmental policy in the spotlight. The 6-3 vote, with the court’s three liberal justices dissenting, stripped the … Continue reading “Kansas political figures, advocacy groups weigh in on U.S. Supreme Court carbon emissions ruling”

Schmidt, Kelly campaigns at odds on approach to Medicaid expansion in Kansas

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Katie Sawyer, Republican gubernatorial candidate Derek Schmidt’s running mate, said neither she nor the attorney general would support Medicaid expansion in its current proposed form. Sawyer made the remarks at a candidate forum in Salina over the weekend in response to a question from an audience member who … Continue reading “Schmidt, Kelly campaigns at odds on approach to Medicaid expansion in Kansas”