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Chris Carmichael, who is seeking the Democratic nomination in the 4th District, answers questions during an April 2, 2026, interview at the Kansas Reflector office in Topeka. Carmichael said he worked on the Iran war plan when he worked at CENTCOM. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)

Kansas congressional candidates with military experience criticize Trump’s handling of Iran war

TOPEKA — As the military’s lead logistics planner for a hypothetical war with Iran, Chris Carmichael reached a simple conclusion. “You really shouldn’t start a war with Iran,” he said. The ...

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Democracy Gov. Laura Kelly prevents Kansans’ Social Security numbers and personal data from insecure sever By Richard Eberwein – 8/29/25

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) and Department for Children and Families Secretary Laura Howard have pushed back against a federal government demand to access the personal information of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.

Immigration Report: Kansas city councilwoman investigated over citizenship after someone left anonymous voicemail for state investigators By Richard Eberwein – 8/07/25

During a Lenexa City Council meeting on Tuesday in Kansas, Councilwoman Melanie Arroyo revealed that she has recently been investigated by local police regarding her citizenship status after someone filed an anonymous complaint with state investigators.

Economy GOP-controlled states across Heartland set to put more tax burden on middle class By Richard Eberwein – 5/02/25

Republican state legislatures across the Heartland are working to slash taxes for the rich, while shifting more financial burden to the middle class.

Guns Kansas senator proposes scrapping regulations for sawed-off shotguns By Richard Eberwein – 4/11/25

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) has introduced legislation to remove short-barreled rifles and shotguns, commonly known as “sawed-off shotguns,” from being regulated by the National Firearms Act (NFA).

Democracy Roger Marshall walks back suggestion that his town hall attendees being paid off By Richard Eberwein – 3/06/25

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) is walking back his unfounded allegation that people who attended his town hall were meeting were paid off by Democratic groups.

Elections Kansas GOP congressional candidate wants to eliminate ‘anything big’ in government By Clare Olson – 6/26/24

Kansas GOP congressional candidate Chad Young is advocating to abolish “anything big,” such as major corporations, federal agencies and taxation, according to a Kansas Reflector article.

Child care Kansas GOP state senator criticizes daycare tax credit, saying it will ‘put mothers to work’ By Clare Olson – 6/18/24

Kansas state Sen. Mark Steffen (R-Hutchinson) sparked a heated debate during a special session on Tuesday by voicing his criticism of the tax credit increase for daycare, calling the inclusion “politically expedient.”

Health care Senate Heartland Republicans block ‘Right to Contraception’ bill By Caleb Brennan – 6/06/24

On Wednesday, a bill that would have enshrined a federal safeguard for the use of contraceptives as well as “protect a health care provider’s ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception,” was shut down by GOP senators, including those from key Midwestern states.

Democracy Kansas Supreme Court says residents don’t have a fundamental right to vote By Richard Eberwein – 6/03/24

Last Friday, the Kansas Supreme Court issued a decision maintaining that residents do not have the fundamental right to vote under the state’s Bill of Rights.

Crime Kansas state representative charged with DUI and possessing a firearm while under the influence By Richard Eberwein – 5/22/24

Kansas state Rep. Carl Maughan (R-Colwich) has been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and a misdemeanor firearm charge stemming from an arrest on March 4.

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