Kansas Statehouse bigwigs lay down the law: Call us racist and we'll crush you like a bug • Kansas Reflector

Kansas Republicans lay down the law: Call us racist and we’ll crush you like a bug

Kansas Republicans sent an unmistakable message to Democratic Rep. Ford Carr this week: Mess with us, and we’ll destroy you. The Wichita-based representative, who is Black, filed a complaint in February against Republican Rep. Nick Hoheisel, who is white. This week a disciplinary panel deadlocked along party lines when considering Carr’s complaint. But members had a new issue to consider: Republican Rep. Leah Howell of Derby lodged allegations …

Kansas Statehouse bigwigs lay down the law: Call us racist and we'll crush you like a bug • Kansas Reflector

Loud Light Kansas Politics Recap: Anti-abortion bill expanded, Brownback tax experiments, and Republicans target Black legislator

The Pitch has partnered with a local political awareness organization called Loud Light. Their goal is to engage and empower individuals from underrepresented populations to build community power. And impact decision-makers. Each week of the year that the Kansas statehouse is in session, they release a short video recapping what the legislature is up to. Knowing the nitty-gritty of what’s happening with your representatives is the only way to st…

Republicans lay down the law: Call us racist and we’ll crush you like a bug

Kansas Republicans sent an unmistakable message to Democratic Rep. Ford Carr this week: Mess with us, and we’ll destroy you. The Wichita-based representative, who is Black, filed a complaint in February against Republican Rep. Nick Hoheisel, who is white. This week a disciplinary panel deadlocked…