Chillin' in the Statehouse has talked a lot about vaccine mandates proposed by President Joe Biden's administration but there have been some real developments on this front since our last episode. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd break down lawsuits from Attorney General Derek Schmidt, legislative hearings and why Gov. Laura Kelly has distanced herself from Biden. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

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Chillin' in the Statehouse Episode 29: Sue me (or the federal government)

Andrew and Jason are headed back to school -- or talking about schools, anyway. The pair break down how COVID-19 has impacted the academic achievement of Kansas kids. They then move on to thornier discussions of how the legislature might tackle critical race theory and funding issues. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play or just go to cjonline.com to listen to old episodes.

Chillin' in the Statehouse Episode 28: Let's go back to school (policy)

Jason and Andrew break down the Kansas reaction to vaccine mandates proposed by President Joe Biden's administration and what to know going forward. They also break down the political side to pushback from Republicans in the state and take a look at some other COVID-19-related news items. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play. 

Chillin in the Statehouse Episode 27: What's in a mandate, anyway?

Kansas is in the midst of the latest wave of COVID-19 cases -- right as schools are starting back up across the state. Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd run down the first major virus outbreak in a school district, as well as what schools are -- and are not -- doing to prevent COVID-19 from spreading. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Chillin in the Statehouse Episode 26: COVID-19 hits Kansas schools

As Kansas begins the once-in-a-decade process of drawing Congressional and state legislative districts, the Capital-Journal's statehouse team of Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd are joined by the Associated Press' John Hanna to break down what it all means. They discuss the release of key Census data last week, look ahead to next steps and explain why Mapzilla may return to Topeka in 2022. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Google Play and Apple Podcasts.

Chillin in the Statehouse Episode 25: It is redistricting time

Chillin' in the Statehouse has a new sheriff in town: our new statehouse reporter (and co-host) Jason Tidd. He makes his podcast debut breaking down his recent reporting on the rise in COVID-19 cases in Kansas, specifically why long-term care facilities are still impacted by the virus and what effect this will all have on schools. If you want the latest information on the delta variant, this is the episode for you. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and more.

Chillin' in the Statehouse Episode 24: The COVID-19 latest

Chillin' in the Statehouse has a new sheriff in town: our new statehouse reporter (and co-host) Jason Tidd. He makes his podcast debut breaking down his recent reporting on the rise in COVID-19 cases in Kansas, specifically why long-term care facilities are still impacted by the virus and what effect this will all have on schools. If you want the latest information on the delta variant, this is the episode for you. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this unique podcast episode, Statehouse Reporter Andrew Bahl and Local Government Reporter Blaise Mesa talk with Shawnee County Elections Director Andrew Howell about everything you need to know before you cast your ballot in local elections. Avoid common pitfalls and get the latest on how elections officials are coping with new state voting laws. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Chillin in the Statehouse Episode 23: Interview with Shawnee County Elections Director Andrew Howell

In this unique podcast episode, Statehouse Reporter Andrew Bahl and Local Government Reporter Blaise Mesa talk with Shawnee County Elections Director Andrew Howell about everything you need to know before you cast your ballot in local elections. Avoid common pitfalls and get the latest on how elections officials are coping with new state voting laws. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite initial fears that the COVID-19 pandemic would turn into a fiscal catastrophe for the state of Kansas, things appear to have turned around. But with higher-than-expected revenues means more fights about how to spend the funds. The Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl is joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to break it all down. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Chillin in the Statehouse Episode 22: Money, money, money

Despite initial fears that the COVID-19 pandemic would turn into a fiscal catastrophe for the state of Kansas, things appear to have turned around. But with higher-than-expected revenues means more fights about how to spend the funds. The Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl is joined by John Hanna of the Associated Press to break it all down. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew is joined by friend of the podcast John Hanna of the Associated Press. The topic of conversation? A pair of lawsuits over controversial new changes to Kansas voting laws. The pair breakdown what you need to know about the laws and the legal controversy. If you like what you hear, follow Chillin' in the Statehouse on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and cjonline.com.

Chillin' in the Statehouse Episode 19: Election lawsuits galore

Andrew is joined by friend of the podcast John Hanna of the Associated Press. The topic of conversation? A pair of lawsuits over controversial new changes to Kansas voting laws. The pair breakdown what you need to know about the laws and the legal controversy. If you like what you hear, follow Chillin' in the Statehouse on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and cjonline.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A motorist tells a 911 dispatcher that he was almost struck by a vehicle allegedly driven by Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop, R-Wichita. Suellentrop was accused of going the wrong way on Interstate 70 Tuesday morning and was booked on charges of driving under the influence.

911 call for alleged DUI incident by Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop

A motorist tells a 911 dispatcher that he was almost struck by a vehicle allegedly driven by Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop, R-Wichita. Suellentrop was accused of going the wrong way on Interstate 70 Tuesday morning and was booked on charges of driving under the influence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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