Arrogance of power: Kansas legislative leaders obfuscate the process to pass shoddy policy

By: Clay Wirestone

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: April 13, 2026

Words: 1,357

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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At the Kansas Statehouse, process is policy.

The way Senate and House leaders legislate — not just the content of the bills they pass — express who they are and what they mean to accomplish. Their disregard for carefully erected guardrails meant to ensure discussion and collaboration has enabled poorly drafted, ideological and unconstitutional laws.

Power plays

How Kansas legislative leaders advance their agenda by exploiting process. Read the …

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