# legislature (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover legislature. Page: Feed: --- ## [Campaign Spotlight: Our Future Is Public](https://tasbtalks.libsyn.com/campaign-spotlight-our-future-is-public) _2026-08-18 · TASB Talks_ One year after the launch of Our Future Is Public , host Matt Mitchell checks in with TASB's department director of communications, Brianna Garcia, and division director of governmental relations, Dax Gonzalez, for an update on the campaign. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tasbtalks/081426_TT.mp3?dest-id=493749) ## [Democrats Are Leaving the Biggest Opportunities of a Blue Wave on the Table](https://stateswin.substack.com/p/democrats-are-leaving-the-biggest) _2026-08-17 · States Win · States Win_ Winning elections isn’t enough if those victories won’t deliver material, urgent change for working people. ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 145: Primary Election Recap](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-145-primary-election-recap) _2026-08-17 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ It's been a busy several months! So busy that the Chillin' in the Statehouse team struggled to find time to podcast. But we're back and ready to recap the primary election, which featured a constitutional amendment on judicial selection, contested Republican and Democratic primaries for Kansas governor, and Democrats chose their candidate to face Roger Marshall for U.S. Senate. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/4ed8fe37-95a6-402f-9184-b4a90118a917/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Dan Pfeiffer and Sarah Curmi on Where Democrats Can Build Power in 2026](https://stateswin.substack.com/p/dan-pfeiffer-and-sarah-curmi-on-where) _2026-08-10 · States Win · States Win_ Pod Save America host Dan Pfeiffer and States Win Executive Director Sarah Curmi sit down for a Substack LIVE to discuss why investing in state legislatures is critical to winning big in the midterms. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210610755/b5ef0af300987d4463399219260c7543.mp3) ## [Legislative Update: June 2026](https://tasbtalks.libsyn.com/legislative-update-june-2026) _2026-06-26 · TASB Talks_ Boerne ISD trustee Rich Sena joins the show to discuss testifying at the Capitol, advocacy efforts and building important relationships, and more. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tasbtalks/TASB_Talks_062526.mp3?dest-id=493749) ## [To win back the White House, we have to invest in state legislatures now](https://stateswin.substack.com/p/win-the-white-house) _2026-06-22 · States Win · States Win_ As we approach the halfway mark of President Trump’s disastrous second term, candidates, the media, the political establishment, and voters are already thinking about who will follow him into the White House. ## [Republicans Have a 17-Seat Problem](https://stateswin.substack.com/p/17-seats-to-flip-in-2026) _2026-06-10 · States Win · States Win_ In Ohio, Kansas, Indiana, and New Hampshire, just 17 legislative seats stand between Republicans and unchecked power. But national Democrats are leaving those states behind. ## [These 9 states are critical for the midterms – and some might surprise you](https://stateswin.substack.com/p/nine-critical-midterm-states) _2026-05-20 · States Win · States Win_ We break down why these battleground states are at the center of the 2026 political universe, determining power from Congress to state legislatures. ## [Legislative Update: May 2026](https://tasbtalks.libsyn.com/legislative-update-may-2026) _2026-05-18 · TASB Talks_ Host Matt Mitchell and TASB Governmental Relations' Kelly Rasti discuss key takeaways from the Texas House Public Education Committee hearing on May 11. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tasbtalks/TASB_Talks_May_18_2026.mp3?dest-id=493749) ## [How Moms Are Reshaping State Power](https://stateswin.substack.com/p/moms-are-reshaping-state-power) _2026-05-14 · States Win · States Win_ State governments shape the policies families rely on most, but the mothers living those realities remain vastly underrepresented. ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5uobzu4fbLqQ) _2026-05-14 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [How One State Legislature Could Decide Congress](https://stateswin.substack.com/p/virginia-decides-congress) _2026-04-23 · States Win · States Win_ Democrats flipped the VA legislature in 2023. That off-year election lay the groundwork for Democrats to add four more seats to Congress in 2026. ## [Legislative Update: April 2026](https://tasbtalks.libsyn.com/legislative-update-april-2026) _2026-04-17 · TASB Talks_ Host Matt Mitchell is joined by TASB Governmental Relations' Kelly Rasti to discuss key developments affecting Texas public schools, including recent Legislative Advisory Council trustee training and highlights from the latest State Board of Education meeting. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tasbtalks/0416-TASBTALKs.mp3?dest-id=493749) ## [Most political donations don’t matter. Here’s when they do.](https://stateswin.substack.com/p/political-donations-dont-matter) _2026-04-15 · States Win · States Win_ Your $25 to a federal campaign is a rounding error in a $10 million budget dominated by billionaires. ## [Virginia’s New Democratic Majority Is Just Getting Started](https://stateswin.substack.com/p/virginia-democratic-legislation-2026) _2026-04-07 · States Win · States Win_ After flipping the state, Democrats are moving quickly to protect rights, lower costs, and reshape Virginia’s future. ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 144: Phone Ban and Republican Rebellion](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-144-phone-ban-and-republican-rebellion) _2026-03-20 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ March Madness is upon us, and not just the basketball kind. A Republican rebellion against House leadership brought the chamber to a halt at a busy time of the legislative session. Meanwhile, the bipartisan ban on student cell phones in schools was signed into law. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/9e83b11b-ccf1-4fce-a700-b413015e1938/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 143: Property Taxes and Budget Deficits](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-143-property-taxes-and-budget-deficits) _2026-03-16 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ With two weeks left in the regular legislative session, Kansas lawmakers have little time to fulfill their campaign promises of property tax relief. Meanwhile, they're also facing significant deficits and are struggling to cut spending enough to balance the budget. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/a28f5312-9e37-402e-82de-b40f0178871d/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Service Area Spotlight: Student Solutions](https://tasbtalks.libsyn.com/service-area-spotlight-student-solutions) _2026-03-16 · TASB Talks_ Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Denise Carter and Mary McFarlin to discuss TASB's Student Solutions team and the services it offers to members supporting special populations. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tasbtalks/031226_TASB_Talks.mp3?dest-id=493749) ## [How One Michigan Special Election Could Shape the Midterms](https://stateswin.substack.com/p/michigan-special-election-midterms) _2026-03-12 · States Win · States Win_ Democrats may be performing strongly in special elections nationwide, but Michigan is a reminder that momentum can disappear quickly when we take our eyes off the ball. ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 142: Bathrooms and Gender Markers](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-142-bathrooms-and-gender-markers) _2026-02-23 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ It's been a busy first half of the Kansas legislative session, and even more busy when the Chillin' team also has to cover some happenings outside the Legislature. Then add in some technical difficulties that we hope have been straightened out. Regardless, we're back and ready to talk about the biggest legislative accomplishment so far this year: an anti-transgender bathroom bill that also bans… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/34f69e0c-0c7b-4594-99ec-b3fa0184338d/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Legislative Update: February 2026](https://tasbtalks.libsyn.com/legislative-update-february-2026) _2026-02-13 · TASB Talks_ Host Matt Mitchell and TASB Governmental Relations' Dax Gonzalez discuss TASB advocacy events, takeaways from the latest SBOE meeting, a new online tool for trustees, and more. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tasbtalks/podcast_021326_nest.mp3?dest-id=493749) ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ak6N3mRw0KT8) _2026-02-13 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 141: A Farewell to Jack](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-141-a-farewell-to-jack) _2026-01-26 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ Has it been two weeks or two months? The Kansas 2026 legislative session is off to a fast and busy start. The Chillin' team brings you an update on the first two weeks and says a farewell to Jack, who is leaving to cover Missouri government and politics. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/790e1842-7448-48f6-b6fe-b3de01013f0b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 140: A Busy First Week](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-140-a-busy-first-week) _2026-01-18 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ With lawmakers returning to the capital city, it was a busy week at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka. The Chillin' team recaps the first week of the 2026 legislative session, including Gov. Laura Kelly's last State of the State address, Kansas Supreme Court oral arguments and more. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/bcd10ae4-9191-4a44-acf8-b3d60154dc0e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 139: Chiefs Recap and Kansas Session Preview](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-139-chiefs-recap-and-kansas-session-preview) _2026-01-09 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ The Chillin' team is back, just in time for lawmakers to return to the capital city. The Kansas Legislature's 2026 session starts Jan. 12, and we've got a preview of the biggest items to watch. Also, we've got a recap of the state's subsidy deal for the Kansas City Chiefs to move from Missouri to Kansas. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/1c996714-ad2e-493d-94cc-b3cd0156b941/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 138: All Kansas Wants for Christmas is the Chiefs?](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-138-all-kansas-wants-for-christmas-is-the-chiefs) _2025-12-19 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ The Kansas City Chiefs won't make the NFL playoffs this year, but the football team could make a big decision about the future of its stadium. The Chiefs are expected to propose a deal to a group of top Kansas lawmakers for taxpayer subsidies to help build a new stadium on the Kansas side of the metro. The Royals are not expected to have a proposal. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/1d1154c8-02a3-42a3-88f8-b3b801757da0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [A Special Interview with TASB President Tony Hopkins](https://tasbtalks.libsyn.com/a-special-interview-with-tasb-president-tony-hopkins) _2025-12-08 · TASB Talks_ In this special episode, learn more about new TASB President Tony Hopkins. He discusses his goals and hopes for the future, his background as a trustee, how to advocate in the interim, and upcoming TASB events in the new year. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tasbtalks/TASBTalks1205Podcast.mp3?dest-id=493749) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 137: Talking Turkey](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-137-talking-turkey) _2025-11-21 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ Just in time for your Thanksgiving road trip, the Chillin' in the Statehouse team has another episode. We talk about about Gov. Laura Kelly's lawsuit against Attorney General Kris Kobach, Kobach's charges alleging noncitizen illegal voting, a child care grant by the Kelly administration, and Kansas turkey hunting records. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/98115973-51d0-4237-8151-b39c018285d5/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Legislative Update: November 2025](https://tasbtalks.libsyn.com/legislative-update-november-2025) _2025-11-21 · TASB Talks_ Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Kelly Rasti from TASB Governmental Relations to break down recent state and federal public education news. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tasbtalks/11-21-2025_TASB_Talks_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=493749) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 136: Waiting Until January](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-136-waiting-until-january) _2025-11-14 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ Republicans in the Kansas Legislature failed to get enough petitions to call a redistricting special session in November. That means the debate over gerrymandering the congressional maps will have to wait until January - as will potentially amending Senate Bill 180 to make it explicitly ban gender marker changes on driver's licenses. When lawmakers do return to Topeka, they won't be staring down a… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/cbecbfbe-4984-44aa-99bd-b395017a33aa/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 135: The Latest on Redistricting and SNAP](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-135-the-latest-on-redistricting-and-snap) _2025-10-31 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ The Chillin' in the Statehouse crew is back with another episode on gerrymandering and food stamps. While Senate Republicans have the signatures to call a redistricting special session, House Republicans are not yet there. Meanwhile, it's looking like the federal government shutdown will mean no November SNAP benefits, or at least delayed or partial payments. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/4ae50679-b0eb-42ed-97d9-b387015a0da1/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Policy Update: October 2025](https://tasbtalks.libsyn.com/policy-update-october-2025) _2025-10-31 · TASB Talks_ Host Matt Mitchell is joined by Amanda Bigbee, division director, for an update from TASB Policy Service. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tasbtalks/TASB_Talks_Audio_Podcast_10-31-25.mp3?dest-id=493749) ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rrCvXNx1kOvu) _2025-10-31 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [Legislative Update: October 2025](https://tasbtalks.libsyn.com/legislative-update-october-2025) _2025-10-02 · TASB Talks_ Host Matt Mitchell and TASB Director of Federal Affairs Ruben Longoria discuss the federal government shutdown and what it could mean for public education. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tasbtalks/TASB_Talks_Audio_Podcast_10-02-205.mp3?dest-id=493749) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 134: Snap, SNAP and Redistricting](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-134-snap-snap-and-redistricting) _2025-10-01 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ The Chillin' in the Statehouse team is back with another episode featuring one Snap lawsuit, another SNAP lawsuit, and the latest developments in gerrymandered redistricting efforts in Kansas. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/75379b3b-5958-4d92-9b6a-b369016a9d65/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 133: Kobach v. Kelly on SNAP Data](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-133-kobach-v-kelly-on-snap-data) _2025-09-12 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ Attorney General Kris Kobach is suing Gov. Laura Kelly, setting up another legal battle featuring Kobach versus Kelly. This time, it's over SNAP data demanded by the USDA. The Chillin' team breaks it down ahead of a likely court hearing this coming week. We also have news on the Republican rebrand for the One Big Beautiful Bill. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/13f3c323-ba0f-41dd-b0bd-b35601753307/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 132: Kicking Off Political Football Season](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-132-kicking-off-political-football-season) _2025-08-22 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ With K-State and KU playing on Saturday, it's the start to football season. It's also political football season. The Chillin' team has several issues teed up, from gerrymandered redistricting and education cut scores to SNAP data plus candy definitions and DOGE cuts - and even a little Taylor Swift. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/3f412582-9749-457e-972e-b3410167a3b3/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 131: One Year Until Primary Election Day](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-131-one-year-until-primary-election-day) _2025-08-05 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ The Aug. 4, 2026, primary election is still a year away, but several candidates have already announced campaigns for statewide office in Kansas. Some races have a large field of candidates, especially in the Republican primary for governor. Others have yet to see a candidate filing, like Democratic primaries for treasurer and insurance commissioner. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/5e87ebef-30ec-4047-bbd0-b33001400c58/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 130: A New Fiscal Year](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-130-a-new-fiscal-year) _2025-07-01 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ After a short hiatus due to scheduling conflicts and technical difficulties, the Chillin' in the Statehouse team is back together to start the new fiscal year - just in time for your Fourth of July road trip. While we focus on the animal stories we've been itching to share and some recent green energy political ads, we also acknowledge new Kansas laws going into effect, the One Big Beautiful Bill… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/ab2576ed-6d7d-4e81-a79a-b30d016e30bd/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 129: Screwworms and Legal Updates](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-129-screwworms-and-legal-updates) _2025-05-28 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ Even with the Legislature adjourned, it's been a busy month of May in the Statehouse - and especially in courthouses. The Chillin' team has an update on legal affairs from a multitude of cases, as well as a story we've been itching to share about screwworms. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/fc8b5c9b-8f8f-4617-b8ed-b2eb0145d853/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 128: Money Problems](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-128-money-problems) _2025-04-29 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ Chillin' in the Statehouse is back to talk about revenue estimates, government spending, a looming budget hole, and what lawmakers did about tax cut promises. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/52b17a74-7194-4775-8559-b2ce0179ed45/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 127: Judicial Selection and Wisconsin Election](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-127-judicial-selection-and-wisconsin-election) _2025-04-11 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ In August 2026, Kansas voters will decide whether to amend the state Constitution on how Supreme Court justices are selected. If the Republican-backed amendment is approved, justices will be directly elected, like in Wisconsin where a high-profile election brought big spending with contributions from billionaires like Elon Musk and George Soros. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/942f9882-ac01-474f-a666-b2bc00ede65b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 126: Christians v. Satanists](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-126-christians-v-satanists) _2025-04-08 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ March was a busy month at the Kansas Statehouse, and while a lot happened, what ate up much of the attention was a planned black mass by Satanists and a counter-rally by Christians. Here's what went down. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/6809b49c-c42c-4077-80d6-b2b900eac392/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 125: On Outbursts and Abrupt Endings](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-125-on-outbursts) _2025-03-04 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ Chillin' in the Statehouse takes a break from our regularly scheduled chill to bring you the stories of three not-so-chill moments in Kansas politics. From an outburst on the House floor that shut down the chamber, to a Senate committee abruptly ending when a speaker tried to go past the time limit, to a U.S. senator being booed as he walked out of a contentious town hall, we break down the events… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/311b7133-5e34-421c-80c2-b296003eff3a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 124: Turnaround and the First New Law of 2025](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-124-turnaround-a) _2025-02-25 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ Despite another snowstorm, the Kansas Legislature has reached turnaround, the midpoint of the legislative session. The House and Senate passed dozens of bills to send to the other chamber, and we've got a sampling of them for you. Meanwhile, the Legislature also enacted the first new law of 2025 by overriding the governor's veto. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/0e7c4b3f-ec89-4df9-98fd-b28e0183e399/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 123: Grammys, Chiefs & Politics, Oh My!](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-123-grammys-chie) _2025-02-07 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ It's been a busy past two weeks for the Chillin' in the Statehouse team. There was the tragic plane crash of a flight out of Wichita, the passage of a bill on gender-affirming care, multiple rallies - including for school choice and the march for life, a new mural, tax policy proposals, USAID impacts on Kansas, and more. And don't forget about the Grammys and the Chiefs! [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/93247f12-d95d-4e0d-b16a-b27d01836821/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 122: Trump's First Week, Kansas Legislature's Second](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-122-trumps-first) _2025-01-24 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ It was the first week of President Donald Trump's administration, the second week of the Kansas legislative session and the third week of snow covering the ground in Topeka. The Chillin' in the Statehouse team recaps a mix of news this week, including lawmakers responding to Trump's executive orders, the Kansas House getting rid of the midnight rule, and a history lesson on chaos in state… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/8b0def47-d6f9-4b1d-96de-b26f01849865/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 121: The First Week of Session](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-121-the-first-we) _2025-01-17 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ The Chillin' in the Statehouse team is back to recap the first week of the 2025 legislative session and what was said during the governor's State of the State address, by Republican leadership afterward, and by Democratic leadership at a press conference. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/f0cc27de-d198-449d-ab9c-b2680153a22b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 120: First Day of Session 2025](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-120-first-day-of) _2025-01-13 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ Here at the Kansas Statehouse it's the first day of the 2025 legislative session, and we've got a legislative preview for our listeners. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/f7756006-ea2f-4f2c-9694-b2640184a5ff/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 119: Christmastime Interviews](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-119-christmastim) _2024-12-20 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ With the holidays coming up, the Chillin' in the Statehouse team brings you one last episode of 2024. We're fresh off interviews for 2025 session preview stories, and so for our Christmas present to our loyal listeners, we have a few sneak peeks into what we're working on. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/4b0a939e-022a-4642-8b7b-b24b0176c8ba/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 118: Kansas Legislature Wrapped](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-118-kansas-legis) _2024-12-05 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ Spotify Wrapped is out with our top music listens of the year, and Chillin' in the Statehouse is bringing you #ksleg wrapped, recapping the top narratives from Kansas government and politics in 2024. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/784b949d-f41a-4915-b15f-b23d01737f04/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 117: Post-Election Thanksgiving](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-117-post-electio) _2024-11-26 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ Kansas Republicans won big in the 2024 elections, growing their supermajorities in the Legislature and winning a conservative majority on the State Board of Education. Just in time for Thanksgiving travels, the podcast team of Jason Alatidd and Jack Harvel with The Topeka Capital-Journal and John Hanna of the Associated Press break down the election results. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/4bae41d6-3881-4c03-a7f2-b2340164cf58/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13) ## [Chillin' in the Statehouse, Episode 116: In Our Election Era](https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-topeka-capital-journal/chillin-in-the-statehouse-episode-116-in-our-elect) _2024-10-31 · From The Newsroom: The Topeka Capital-Journal_ We're only a handful of days away from Election Day 2024, and the Chillin' in the Statehouse team has an election preview. Two of the biggest Kansas politics narratives going in are whether Democrats can break the Republican supermajorities in the Kansas Legislature, and whether conservatives can win a majority on the Kansas State Board of Education. [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a14-9717-a70b010facc1/e8991637-9eaf-4848-8023-a89100d2df5d/fb937641-9f26-4574-a23a-b21a01739dac/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=71c0e19d-6d4d-45d6-b4fe-a89100d3db13)