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Topeka Capital-Journal state government reporters Jason Alatidd and Jack Harvel bring you the latest about what's going on in Kansas politics from inside the Statehouse.
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S1E144 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 144: Phone Ban and Republican Rebellion
March Madness is upon us, and not just the basketball kind. A Republican rebellion against House leadership brought the chamber to a halt at a busy time of the legislative session. Meanwhile, the…
S1E143 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 143: Property Taxes and Budget Deficits
With two weeks left in the regular legislative session, Kansas lawmakers have little time to fulfill their campaign promises of property tax relief. Meanwhile, they're also facing significant…
S1E142 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 142: Bathrooms and Gender Markers
It's been a busy first half of the Kansas legislative session, and even more busy when the Chillin' team also has to cover some happenings outside the Legislature. Then add in some technical…
S1E141 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 141: A Farewell to Jack
Has it been two weeks or two months? The Kansas 2026 legislative session is off to a fast and busy start. The Chillin' team brings you an update on the first two weeks and says a farewell to Jack,…
S1E140 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 140: A Busy First Week
With lawmakers returning to the capital city, it was a busy week at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka. The Chillin' team recaps the first week of the 2026 legislative session, including Gov. Laura…
S1E139 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 139: Chiefs Recap and Kansas Session Preview
The Chillin' team is back, just in time for lawmakers to return to the capital city. The Kansas Legislature's 2026 session starts Jan. 12, and we've got a preview of the biggest items to watch. Also,…
S1E138 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 138: All Kansas Wants for Christmas is the Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs won't make the NFL playoffs this year, but the football team could make a big decision about the future of its stadium. The Chiefs are expected to propose a deal to a group of…
S1E137 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 137: Talking Turkey
Just in time for your Thanksgiving road trip, the Chillin' in the Statehouse team has another episode. We talk about about Gov. Laura Kelly's lawsuit against Attorney General Kris Kobach, Kobach's…
S1E136 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 136: Waiting Until January
Republicans in the Kansas Legislature failed to get enough petitions to call a redistricting special session in November. That means the debate over gerrymandering the congressional maps will have to…
S1E135 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 135: The Latest on Redistricting and SNAP
The Chillin' in the Statehouse crew is back with another episode on gerrymandering and food stamps. While Senate Republicans have the signatures to call a redistricting special session, House…
S1E134 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 134: Snap, SNAP and Redistricting
The Chillin' in the Statehouse team is back with another episode featuring one Snap lawsuit, another SNAP lawsuit, and the latest developments in gerrymandered redistricting efforts in Kansas.
S1E133 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 133: Kobach v. Kelly on SNAP Data
Attorney General Kris Kobach is suing Gov. Laura Kelly, setting up another legal battle featuring Kobach versus Kelly. This time, it's over SNAP data demanded by the USDA. The Chillin' team breaks it…
S1E132 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 132: Kicking Off Political Football Season
With K-State and KU playing on Saturday, it's the start to football season. It's also political football season. The Chillin' team has several issues teed up, from gerrymandered redistricting and…
S1E131 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 131: One Year Until Primary Election Day
The Aug. 4, 2026, primary election is still a year away, but several candidates have already announced campaigns for statewide office in Kansas. Some races have a large field of candidates,…
S1E130 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 130: A New Fiscal Year
After a short hiatus due to scheduling conflicts and technical difficulties, the Chillin' in the Statehouse team is back together to start the new fiscal year — just in time for your Fourth of July…
S1E129 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 129: Screwworms and Legal Updates
Even with the Legislature adjourned, it's been a busy month of May in the Statehouse — and especially in courthouses. The Chillin' team has an update on legal affairs from a multitude of cases, as…
S1E128 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 128: Money Problems
Chillin' in the Statehouse is back to talk about revenue estimates, government spending, a looming budget hole, and what lawmakers did about tax cut promises.
S1E127 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 127: Judicial Selection and Wisconsin Election
In August 2026, Kansas voters will decide whether to amend the state Constitution on how Supreme Court justices are selected. If the Republican-backed amendment is approved, justices will be directly…
S1E126 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 126: Christians v. Satanists
March was a busy month at the Kansas Statehouse, and while a lot happened, what ate up much of the attention was a planned black mass by Satanists and a counter-rally by Christians. Here's what went…
S1E125 Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 125: On Outbursts and Abrupt Endings
Chillin' in the Statehouse takes a break from our regularly scheduled chill to bring you the stories of three not-so-chill moments in Kansas politics. From an outburst on the House floor that shut…
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