Masterson Steps Aside for Governor | Topeka News

Senate President Ty Masterson is stepping away from his dual role as director of Wichita State’s GoCreate makerspace to focus full-time on his gubernatorial campaign, taking a leave starting August 17. The move comes amid intense political scrutiny over his university position, which critics have labeled a “no-show job” paying him over a million dollars — despite Masterson’s defense that it’s a philanthropy-funded program helping non-traditional students launch businesses. A failed Senate amendment to block state funding for the role only deepened the controversy, with Masterson dismissing it as pointless since GoCreate doesn’t use taxpayer money. As the governor’s race heats up, this issue remains a key flashpoint in the election debate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/735d0f2eae2afd19