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

According to reporting from The Topeka Capital-Journal , a dispute between two Kansas lawmakers escalated during debate on the House floor, leading Rep. Ford Carr to file a complaint alleging threatening language from Rep. Nick Hoheisel. During the tense exchange, lawmakers urged calm as the situation unfolded in the chamber. Representative Kirk Haskins of Topeka  called for de-escalation during the confrontation, saying, “Everyone needs to breathe,”  as members worked to res

Representative Kirk Haskins of Topeka  joined other Kansas lawmakers raising concerns about a new state law affecting gender markers on identification documents. According to reporting from CountOn2 and the Associated Press , two transgender men have filed a lawsuit challenging the law after it invalidated their driver’s licenses along with roughly 1,700 others  that reflected gender identity rather than sex assigned at birth. The case argues the measure violates constitution