Robert Thomas - Kansas House 61 - Legislative Priorities and Statehouse Frustrations

Robert Thomas is running for Kansas House District 61, representing parts of Jackson, Pottawatomie, and Riley counties, including Holton, Delia, Westmoreland, St. Marys, Onaga, and parts of Manhattan.In this portion of the conversation, Thomas and Reicher discuss frustrations with how time is used during the Kansas legislative session. They talk about the limited number of days lawmakers have to meet and how some of that time is spent on issues they feel may not reflect the most pressing concerns of constituents.The conversation also touches on education policy, including debates around school requirements and local control, as well as broader concerns about property taxes and how education funding connects to them. They question how legislative priorities are set and whether those decisions are aligned with what voters are actually asking for, while also reflecting on how power and decision-making operate within the Statehouse.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 61, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify#kansas #ksleg #vote #2026elections #kansashouse Get full access to Kansas Helen at kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe