Two Kansas GOP legislative leaders accuse governor of misconduct in Walk of Honor selections

Two members of the Kansas Legislature allege Gov. Laura Kelly ignored state law by unilaterally selecting people to be added to the Capitol's Walk of Honor.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: November 6, 2026

Words: 859

Last Updated: 1 day ago

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TOPEKA — The Republican House speaker and Senate majority leader Friday accused Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly of breaking Kansas law by personally selecting a group of people honored with bronze plaques at the Capitol.

Kelly, who completes her second term as governor in January, celebrated Oct. 29 the addition of seven women and one man to the Kansas Walk of Honor. The class included basketball pioneer James Naismith, educator Lucinda Todd, abolitionist Clarina Nichols and …

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