Calm before the storm: These four issues could demolish Kansas state government by year’s end

By: Clay Wirestone

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 852

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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We wallow through late June, the long days alternating between prickling rain and sodden heat, news of the world outside obscured by the muggy haze of long weekends, summer vacations and evenings spent streaming “Widow’s Bay” (it’s excellent).

I enjoy the days, at last for now, because I know they offer the briefest respite before another wrenching political season.

Call it the calm before the storm, 2026 edition.

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