As the Kansas House passed legislation requiring high school students to complete a civics test to graduate, Representative Kirk Haskins of Topeka  raised questions about how effective the requirement would be. According to reporting from Kansas Reflector , the bill would require students to pass a U.S. citizenship-style exam while lawmakers rejected a separate proposal for a physical fitness test. During debate, Haskins questioned whether the policy would truly measure learn

A symbolic celebration outside the Kansas House chamber drew sharp reactions from lawmakers as debate continued over a recent veto override. Representative Kirk Haskins of Topeka  joined fellow Democrats responding to the moment after Senate President Ty Masterson rang a ceremonial bell outside the chamber following passage of the measure. According to reporting from Kansas Reflector , the action intensified tensions between lawmakers during an already contentious legislative

As the Kansas Legislature advanced a package of election-related bills altering voting procedures, Representative Kirk Haskins of Topeka participated in ongoing debates over how the changes could affect voters across the state. According to reporting from Kansas Reflector , the legislation includes updates to voting timelines and election administration processes that supporters say improve efficiency, while critics argue they could limit access for some Kansans. The measure

As tensions rise at the Statehouse over legislation aimed at lowering prescription drug costs, Representative Kirk Haskins of Topeka  spoke out against efforts to block a vote on the bill. According to reporting from Kansas Reflector , House leadership took steps to prevent debate on a Senate-approved measure designed to address rising drug prices and support hospitals and clinics. Haskins criticized the move, calling it “poor leadership”  and warning it would be “shameful”