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Gov. Laura Kelly and Attorney General Derek Schmidt, candidates for governor in November, have offered statements affirming racial bias existed in the state's law enforcement system. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)

Schmidt blasts Kelly’s justice commission despite his affirmation of racial bias by Kansas police

By Tim Carpenter - October 7, 2022

As election looms, Kansas Republicans rally around fentanyl crisis

By Rachel Mipro - October 7, 2022

Schmidt objects to federal energy proposal. But Kansas doesn’t have its own plan.

By Allison Kite - October 7, 2022

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DACA ruled unlawful by federal appeals court, but program continues for now

BY Ariana Figueroa - October 7, 2022

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‘Kris Kobach is not a good attorney’: Kansas attorney group announces support for Chris Mann

BY Rachel Mipro - October 7, 2022

Biden to pardon all federal offenses for simple marijuana possession, review criminalization

BY Ariana Figueroa, Jennifer Shutt and Jacob Fischler - October 6, 2022

Schmidt eager to alter selection of Kansas Supreme Court justices; Kelly prefers status quo

BY Tim Carpenter - October 6, 2022

University of Kansas begins efforts to return American Indian ancestral remains and sacred objects

BY Lily O'Shea Becker - October 6, 2022

Kansas Republicans rally voters against Biden, Kelly at start of statewide tour

BY Rachel Mipro - October 5, 2022

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Opinion

With elections approaching, Kansans let candidates get away with empty entertainment

BY Susan Quinn - October 7, 2022

As people of faith, we must act to protect democracy in Kansas and U.S.

BY Moti Rieber - October 6, 2022

Schmidt’s Kansas campaign message: Listen to Virginia, Florida, New Jersey and Kentucky

BY Clay Wirestone - October 5, 2022

At Topeka Gun & Knife Show, cruel ironies fester amid aisles of weapons

BY Tim Bascom - October 4, 2022

Kansas adoptions average 1,000 over past four years, a surge of 270 per year

BY Tim Carpenter - October 5, 2022

Kansas officials optimistic about September’s 40% surge in corporate tax revenue

BY Tim Carpenter - October 3, 2022

Kansas rehab patients sent to nursing homes because of attendant care shortages

BY Rachel Mipro - September 30, 2022

Bonuses flowing to Kansas workers providing direct care for people with disabilities

BY Tim Carpenter - September 28, 2022

Kansas Reflector Podcast

New deal to transfer Kansas community college credits to private colleges

Hosted BY: Tim Carpenter - October 3, 2022

How transgender hate in governor’s race and schools harms Kansas kids

Hosted BY: Clay Wirestone - September 26, 2022

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran participates in a podcast recording at the Kansas Reflector office in Topeka. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran on veterans, 988 hotline, abortion and staying in office

Hosted BY: Tim Carpenter - September 19, 2022

Kansas Lottery director talks launch of sports gambling

Hosted BY: Tim Carpenter - September 12, 2022

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Attorney General Derek Schmidt, left, the Republican nominee for governor, and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, right, complete preparations for the Wednesday debate hosted by the Johnson County Bar Association. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)

Kansas governor frontrunners Schmidt, Kelly counterpunch through debate in Johnson County

By Tim Carpenter - October 5, 2022

The Kansas Department for Children and Families, with headquarters in downtown Topeka, provides oversight of the child welfare system. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)

Kansas child death report finds greater risk of suicide for youth in state custody

By Rachel Mipro - October 5, 2022

Environmental group gives Kansas, Missouri utilities low marks for clean energy transition

By Allison Kite - October 5, 2022

Women could claim the most governors’ seats in U.S. history in November

By Jennifer Shutt - October 4, 2022

Kansas Statehouse (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)

November election to decide Kansas Supreme Court climate, constitutional amendments

By Rachel Mipro - October 4, 2022

Kansas typically didn't get media coverage consistent with reporting on Democratic candidates. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)

Former Gov. Colyer claims Kansas media biased against Republicans: ‘We don’t get a fair hearing’

By Tim Carpenter - October 4, 2022

Alabama case that could limit Voting Rights Act heard at U.S. Supreme Court

By Ariana Figueroa - October 4, 2022

New research published by the University of Kansas suggests two prominent federal surveys undercount the number of U.S. residents with disabilities and results in misdirection of health care resources. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)

KU researchers suspect two federal surveys undercount people with disabilities