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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

Kansas won’t redraw its congressional map in 2026, top GOP lawmaker says

January 7, 2026 at 4:21 AM

Politics & Government

Here’s why the public price tag for Chiefs stadium in Kansas may top $6 billion

Updated December 31, 2025 at 7:33 PM

Politics & Government

Kansas governor calls on lawmakers to ‘rise above’ political pressure, reject redistricting

December 31, 2025 at 5:42 AM

Politics & Government

Is Chiefs’ Kansas stadium deal the largest ever offered? What experts say

December 31, 2025 at 5:10 AM

Politics & Government

Kansas & Missouri officials are sharing voter registration info. Is that normal?

November 28, 2025 at 5:01 AM

Politics & Government

Kansas spent thousands on redistricting tool before special session was rejected

November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Politics & Government

USDA threatened states over ‘unauthorized’ SNAP payments. Is Kansas at risk?

November 14, 2025 at 9:07 AM

Elections

The attorney who challenged Roger Marshall at tense town hall wants his job

September 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Politics & Government

Running mate of Kansas governor candidate accuses him of fraud: ‘Grifter’

Updated August 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM

State

Restraining order prevents Kansas ICE prison from opening. So why is it hiring?

August 14, 2025 at 3:58 AM

Elections

Who’s running for governor of Kansas in 2026? Meet the 12 candidates so far

Updated July 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Education

$43M withheld from Kansas schools: What does that mean for Wichita?

Updated July 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM