In August 2026, Kansas voters will decide whether to amend the state Constitution on how Supreme Court justices are selected. If the Republican-backed amendment is approved, justices will be directly elected, like in Wisconsin where a high-profile election brought big spending with contributions from billionaires like Elon Musk and George Soros.

In August 2026, Kansas voters will decide whether to amend the state Constitution on how Supreme Court justices are selected. If the Republican-backed amendment is approved, justices will be directly elected, like in Wisconsin where a high-profile election brought big spending with contributions from billionaires like Elon Musk and George Soros.

Topeka Capital-Journal state government reporters Jason Alatidd and Jack Harvel bring you the latest about what's going on in Kansas politics from inside the Statehouse. 

Topeka Capital-Journal state government reporters Jason Alatidd and Jack Harvel bring you the latest about what's going on in Kansas politics from inside the Statehouse.&nbsp;

Chillin' in the Statehouse

News and Interviews from the Topeka Capital-Journal, Topeka, Kansas

News and Interviews from the Topeka Capital-Journal, Topeka, Kansas

News and Interviews from the Topeka Capital-Journal

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News and Interviews from the Topeka Capital Journal, Topeka, Kansas

From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital Journal

Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 127: Judicial Selection and Wisconsin Election

With two weeks left in the regular legislative session, Kansas lawmakers have little time to fulfill their campaign promises of property tax relief. Meanwhile, they're also facing significant deficits and are struggling to cut spending enough to balance the budget.

With two weeks left in the regular legislative session, Kansas lawmakers have little time to fulfill their campaign promises of property tax relief. Meanwhile, they're also facing significant deficits and are struggling to cut spending enough to balance the budget.

Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 143: Property Taxes and Budget Deficits

It's been a busy first half of the Kansas legislative session, and even more busy when the Chillin' team also has to cover some happenings outside the Legislature. Then add in some technical difficulties that we hope have been straightened out. Regardless, we're back and ready to talk about the biggest legislative accomplishment so far this year: an anti-transgender bathroom bill that also bans gender marker changes for state identification.

It's been a busy first half of the Kansas legislative session, and even more busy when the Chillin' team also has to cover some happenings outside the Legislature. Then add in some technical difficulties that we hope have been straightened out. Regardless, we're back and ready to talk about the biggest legislative accomplishment so far this year: an anti-transgender bathroom bill that also bans gender marker changes for state identification.

Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 142: Bathrooms and Gender Markers

Has it been two weeks or two months? The Kansas 2026 legislative session is off to a fast and busy start. The Chillin' team brings you an update on the first two weeks and says a farewell to Jack, who is leaving to cover Missouri government and politics.

Has it been two weeks or two months? The Kansas 2026 legislative session is off to a fast and busy start. The Chillin' team brings you an update on the first two weeks and says a farewell to Jack, who is leaving to cover Missouri government and politics.

Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 127: Judicial Selection and Wisconsin Election

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