Tim Carpenter @TimVCarpenter
Politics reporter with Kansas Reflector. Formerly of Topeka Capital-Journal, Lawrence Journal-World and United Press International Joined July 2011-
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Kansas GOP glides toward special legislative session to redo congressional map & oust Democrat Sharice Davids. kansasreflector.com/2025/09/26/kan… #ksleg
Gov. Laura Kelly warned Wednesday that the loss of Affordable Care Act Marketplace tax credits will have “disastrous effects” on health care unless they are restored by Congress before enrollment begins Nov. 1. #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2025/09/24/kan…
KSU, Cowley County CC alliance overcomes objections to new associate degree in milling science. kansasreflector.com/2025/09/24/kan… #ksleg
Gov. Laura Kelly wants Kansas Legislature to host public town halls before voting on congressional redistricting. kansasreflector.com/2025/09/23/kan… @ksleg
Embattled SW Kansas school board president's vehicle struck by gunfire — KBI is investigating. kansasreflector.com/2025/09/22/sou… #ksleg
Kansas Board of Regents looks into letting universities offer bachelor's degrees with only 90 credit hours. kansasreflector.com/2025/09/19/kan… #ksleg
KU law prof says Trump tariffs violate international trade law, compromise U.S. economic interests. kansasreflector.com/2025/09/16/uni… #ksleg
My in-depth report on conflict at the state public defense agency, which includes disputes about qualifications, a judge’s recusal, firing an attorney by voicemail, and allegations of unlawful interference with a capital murder case. #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2025/09/14/kan…
Kansas Supreme Court delves into whether DUI diversion equals DUI conviction. kansasreflector.com/2025/09/10/cla… #ksleg
Kansas attorney general sues state's governor to force release of detailed information on SNAP recipients. kansasreflector.com/2025/09/08/kan… @ksleg
U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids blasts GOP interest in further gerrymandering Kansas congressional districts. kansasreflector.com/2025/09/05/u-s… #ksleg
This in-depth story by @TimVCarpenter examines alleged sexual harassment and unwanted touching by a golf coach who was also the district superintendent — and efforts by school board members and the high school principal to keep it quiet. #ksleg #ksed kansasreflector.com/2025/09/02/a-k…
Kansas governor candidate Ethan Corson makes case for election of centrist in 2026. kansasreflector.com/2025/09/02/kan… #ksleg
University of Kansas creates memorial to 130 who gave lives in WWI. kansasreflector.com/briefs/univers… #ksleg
Administrators of Kansas' psychiatric hospitals argue costly contract nurses essential to dealing with personnel shortage. kansasreflector.com/2025/08/19/kan… #ksleg
New chapter in Kansas controversy about value of high school graduation rate in assessing student learning. kansasreflector.com/2025/08/15/hos… #ksleg
Kansas House GOP member, former Dem lawmaker verbally scuffle over alleged 'homophobic' comment. kansasreflector.com/2025/08/12/kan… #ksleg
Kansas task force delves into complexity of altering use and abuse of water resources. kansasreflector.com/2025/08/11/kan… #ksleg
Kansas air ambulance company urges Sen. Marshall to help increase Medicare reimbursement for flights. kansasreflector.com/2025/08/08/u-s… #ksleg
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation deleted the voicemail that prompted a police inquiry into the citizenship of a Lenexa City Council member #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2025/08/08/kan…

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