Are you smarter than a fifth grader on water issues? Kansas governor faces students’ questions

By: Grace Hills

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 734

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly faced a sea of fifth graders Tuesday to answer their questions about water policy, conservation, and what the Legislature is doing to help the next generation.

How does Kansas share water from the Ogallala Aquifer with other states? How is Kansas addressing the water crisis? Will the next governor continue Kelly’s work?

After the fifth graders at Piper Creek Elementary School learned about the water crisis in Kansas, …

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