House Speaker Dan Hawkins was under fire for banning reporters from the House press box, giving vague reasons initially but eventually citing a need for desk space. In other news, the House eliminated the “midnight rule” aimed at preventing exhausted lawmakers from driving late at night. Republicans also proposed a property tax rate cut at the expense of funding for public schools. Former congressman and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had his Secret Service protection revoked by Donald Trump, despite ongoing threats against him. Opinion editor Clay Wirestone expressed his journalistic principles of honesty and consistency in reporting Kansas politics and policy. His core beliefs include the right to healthcare, equality, caring for those in need, and denouncing political violence. Wirestone emphasizes the importance of flexibility in changing one’s views when necessary. Through Kansas Reflector, he aims to provide a platform for diverse perspectives in the public arena.
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Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins seeks alternate justification to exclude news media • Kansas Reflector
