March Madness is upon us, and not just the basketball kind. A Republican rebellion against House leadership brought the chamber to a halt at a busy time of the legislative session. Meanwhile, the bipartisan ban on student cell phones in schools was signed into law.

March Madness is upon us, and not just the basketball kind. A Republican rebellion against House leadership brought the chamber to a halt at a busy time of the legislative session. Meanwhile, the bipartisan ban on student cell phones in schools was signed into law.

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

Chillin' in the Statehouse

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

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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 144: Phone Ban and Republican Rebellion

'Twas the night before Election Day, in the Statehouse we're chilling, 'cause soon the ads will go away, after everyone is done voting.

With coverage of the president's rally finished and election prep done, the Chillin' in the Statehouse team has found some time to set the scene for the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections in Kansas.

'Twas the night before Election Day, in the Statehouse we're chilling, 'cause soon the ads will go away, after everyone is done voting.
With coverage of the president's rally finished and election prep done, the Chillin' in the Statehouse team has found some time to set the scene for the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections in Kansas.

Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 147: Election Day Eve

The Kansas State Fair is fast approaching, and this year's festivities in Hutchinson will feature two major political debates: Ty Masterson and Cindy Holscher in the governor's race and Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton in the U.S. Senate race. Here's where the races stand two months out from Election Day.

The Kansas State Fair is fast approaching, and this year's festivities in Hutchinson will feature two major political debates: Ty Masterson and Cindy Holscher in the governor's race and Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton in the U.S. Senate race. Here's where the races stand two months out from Election Day.

Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 146: Previewing the State Fair Debates

It's been a busy several months! So busy that the Chillin' in the Statehouse team struggled to find time to podcast. But we're back and ready to recap the primary election, which featured a constitutional amendment on judicial selection, contested Republican and Democratic primaries for Kansas governor, and Democrats chose their candidate to face Roger Marshall for U.S. Senate.

It's been a busy several months! So busy that the Chillin' in the Statehouse team struggled to find time to podcast. But we're back and ready to recap the primary election, which featured a constitutional amendment on judicial selection, contested Republican and Democratic primaries for Kansas governor, and Democrats chose their candidate to face Roger Marshall for U.S. Senate.

Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 144: Phone Ban and Republican Rebellion

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