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Kansas 2025 Legislative Recap

Kansas 2025 Legislative Recap

It's a wrap! (Almost.) The Legislature is adjourned as we await Governor Kelly's veto pen. Also: Revisiting my early predictions.

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The Final Countdown

The Final Countdown

The conservative supermajority is wrapping up its 2025 legislative playbook—so what happens next, and who gets to decide? (Spoiler: it’s not just them.)

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Two More Weeks?

Two More Weeks?

There is only one more week for the Kansas Legislature to pass non-exempt bills (and only two weeks for budget and appropriations). If you like your senator or representative, send them a care package–they've got some long nights ahead.

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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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Introducing LetterSwarm

Introducing LetterSwarm

It's (finally) here! LetterSwarm is a freemium tool for organizing and participating in letter-writing campaigns to "swarm" your elected officials with input.

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Chaos is a Ladder

Chaos is a Ladder

I've intentionally separated Kansas politics from the national story, but it's time to put Topeka's troubles into a broader perspective.

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Turnaround Week

Turnaround Week

Thinking ahead to Election 2026. Plus: testers needed for a new advocacy tool!

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Intended Consequences?

Intended Consequences?

What's the collective impact if all of the proposed legislation passes?

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You Get What You Vote For...

You Get What You Vote For...

Remember, we DID vote for this. We just need to remind everyone.

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The School Voucher Bill is Here

The School Voucher Bill is Here

Also: Introducing the Capitol Bee Bill Tracker Dashboard!

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A Conservative Blitzkrieg

A Conservative Blitzkrieg

The Kansas Legislature is off to a lightning-fast start, filing 87 bills in the first week alone. From sweeping abortion bans to election restrictions and property tax caps, this agenda marks a bold, systemic shift in the state's governance.

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2025 Predictions!

2025 Predictions!

Welcome to the new Kansas legislative season! Here are our predictions for 2025.

Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson