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Topeka Buzz: January 30, 2026

Topeka Buzz: January 30, 2026

Thirty-two new bills, 72 committee actions, and two floor votes. Yes, that's why this morning's update is a little later than usual...

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The Red Line

The Red Line

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

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

"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
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Finding Impact When the Game Feels Rigged

Finding Impact When the Game Feels Rigged

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

Jason Anderson
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Working Backwards: A Blueprint for Kansas' Future

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.

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Strategy vs. Tactics

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!

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