As debate over election policy continues at the Statehouse, Representative Kirk Haskins of Topeka  joined lawmakers reviewing a series of election-related bills advancing through a Kansas House committee. According to reporting from Sunflower State Journal , the measures had previously stalled in the Senate but are gaining renewed attention as part of broader legislative efforts addressing voting procedures and election administration. The developments reflect ongoing disagre

During a contentious meeting of the Kansas House Elections Committee, Representative Kirk Haskins of Topeka  joined other Democratic members in leaving the hearing after accusing the committee chair of making antisemitic remarks during debate over election legislation. According to reporting from Kansas Reflector , the dispute arose during discussion of proposed voting-related policies and quickly escalated as lawmakers challenged the language used during the meeting. Haskins

Representative Kirk Haskins of Topeka , who also serves as a professor at Baker University, raised concerns about legislation aimed at restricting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and critical race theory (CRT) content at Kansas public universities. According to reporting from Kansas Reflector , Republican lawmakers renewed efforts to pass a bill that would limit certain course requirements and mandate a civics course focused on foundational American documents. Haskins q

Representative Kirk Haskins of Topeka partnered with arts advocates and educators to support Kansas Thespians’ Theatre in Our Schools Advocacy Day at the State Capitol. According to coverage from Fort Scott Biz, more than 200 students, teachers, and supporters from across Kansas gathered to highlight the importance of arts education and theatre programs in schools. Haskins and Senator Cindy Holscher worked with the organization to bring attention to the economic and educatio