Kansas House Democrat rebukes Republican’s remarks about ‘filthy’ renters in debate over protections

By: Sherman Smith

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 760

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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TOPEKA — Democratic Rep. Brooklynne Mosley told Kansas House members she would pray for those who favor corporate landlords over renters, lashed out at a Republican who complained about “filthy” renters, and told another Republican she was sorry for putting him to sleep with her passionate speech.

Mosley spoke for five minutes during debate Tuesday about her concerns with House Bill 2504, which she said would ignore the lack of affordable housing in Lawrence, …

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