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Topeka Buzz: Friday, March 21

Automatic annual tax cuts (corporate, income, and property) all passed a chamber with veto-proof majorities yesterday. Also: goodbye, Daylight Savings Time?

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Topeka Buzz: Thursday, March 20

The Article V Convention resolution failed. The direct election of Supreme Court justices passed, however, and will be on the ballot in August 2026.

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Topeka Buzz: Wednesday, March 19

We've got the vote (counts)! BillBee now makes visible every vote taken by the Kansas House and Senate. Also: a massive corporate tax cut arrives on the House floor.

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Topeka Buzz: Tuesday, March 18

We're now entering the phase where things move fast, calendars change, and it's generally Very Difficult to know what's happening next. Also: DOGE is not as unpopular as you might think...

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Topeka Buzz: Thursday, March 13

The Kansas legislature inches forward on long-term plans to reverse Vote No and pursue a statewide abortion ban. Also: Vote Tracking!

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Topeka Buzz: Wednesday, March 12

Income tax deductions for unborn children, and the Budget Continuity Bill moves forward...but appears vulnerable.

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Topeka Buzz: Tuesday, March 11

Over 150 pages of opposition testimony poured in against SB87. Also: Democrats introduce an Adult Use Cannabis bill. Does it have any chance?

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Topeka Buzz: Thursday, March 6

Short email today, folks–the beehive is tired and needs more honey. A couple of useful updates to LetterSwarm, though!

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Topeka Buzz: Wednesday, March 5

Campaign contribution limits on track to be doubled, leading to an extremely expensive 2026 cycle.

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Topeka Buzz: Tuesday, March 4

Anyone want a flat tax?

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Topeka Buzz: Friday, February 28

TGIF, y'all, It's time for some dystopian forecast fiction!

Jason Anderson

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Topeka Buzz: Thursday, February 27

A minor rant about legislative modernization (or lack thereof). Also: 2026 Election Bingo Card time!

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