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Topeka Buzz

Topeka Buzz: February 27, 2026

Feb 27, 2026

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9 min read

Topeka Buzz: February 27, 2026

Budget bill clears the House 68-53 with three Democratic crossovers, including minority leader; property tax cap opposition doubles on final action

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Capitol Bee

The Red Line

Jan 8, 2026

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7 min read

The Red Line

Six months ago, I wrote about "red lines" we should not cross. Time for a status check.

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Capitol Bee

"No New Taxes" vs. $2 Billion in Trade-Offs: What Kansas Is Giving Up to Land the Chiefs

Dec 30, 2025

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15 min read

"No New Taxes" vs. $2 Billion in Trade-Offs: What Kansas Is Giving Up to Land the Chiefs

The stadium deal won't raise your tax rate. But it will redirect billions in tax dollars we could have spent on other Kansas priorities. Here's what we're trading away—and the questions you should be asking before the concrete gets poured.

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Capitol Bee

Finding Impact When the Game Feels Rigged

Dec 1, 2025

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7 min read

Finding Impact When the Game Feels Rigged

"What can I actually do? I'm just one person."

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Capitol Bee

Working Backwards: A Blueprint for Kansas' Future

May 19, 2025

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10 min read

Working Backwards: A Blueprint for Kansas' Future

Hope won’t reshape Kansas politics—but a clear vision might. Real change demands a plan, and every plan needs a purpose.

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

Capitol Bee

Strategy vs. Tactics

Mar 10, 2025

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21 min read

Strategy vs. Tactics

While the conservative supermajority continues to act with strategic purpose, the Democrats are still debating tactics. It's a "tough love Monday," sorry!

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson

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