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Matthew Kelly

The Kansas City Star

Matthew Kelly is The Kansas City Star’s Kansas State Government reporter. He previously covered local government for The Wichita Eagle. Kelly holds a political science degree from Wichita State University.

LATEST FROM MATTHEW KELLY

Politics & Government

DOJ sues Kansas over in-state tuition for immigrants law. Kobach won’t defend it

June 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Politics & Government

Has Kansas prosecuted anyone for using restrooms under law targeting trans people?

May 7, 2026 at 11:28 AM

Politics & Government

Company behind 7-OH boom donated to Ty Masterson’s campaign before kratom ban

May 1, 2026 at 5:31 AM

Politics & Government

Push by Kansas lawmakers to slash childhood vaccine recommendation falls through

Updated April 13, 2026 at 3:51 PM

Politics & Government

Kansas judge denies temporary restraining order that would block anti-trans law

Updated March 11, 2026 at 11:57 AM

Politics & Government

Kansas Senate proposes harsh crackdown on student protests during school day

March 5, 2026 at 5:31 AM

Politics & Government

Sharice Davids is entertaining a Senate run — even after Kansas redistricting fizzled

Updated February 23, 2026 at 9:02 AM

Education

Controversial school meal income verification proposal divides Kansas Republicans

February 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Politics & Government

How Kansas GOP used infamous ‘gut and go’ to avoid public input on bathroom bill

January 29, 2026 at 9:11 PM

Politics & Government

Kansas lawmakers vote to police bathrooms in public buildings — without comment

January 28, 2026 at 9:07 PM

Politics & Government

Key votes by Kansas lawmakers will determine fate of Kansas City Chiefs’ stadium

January 25, 2026 at 4:23 AM

Education

Complete ban on phones in school floated in Kansas: What local districts do now

Updated January 15, 2026 at 2:35 PM