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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

Wyandotte County

Feds ramp up threats to cut funds from KCK schools over rules for trans students

July 1, 2026 at 11:27 AM

Government & Politics

124 new Kansas laws go into effect on July 1. Here’s what to know

July 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Government & Politics

Kansas Farm Bureau endorses Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt in governor race

Updated June 29, 2026 at 10:29 PM

Government & Politics

Roger Marshall on his 2026 plans: ‘I have no interest’ in Trump admin appointment

Updated June 29, 2026 at 1:51 PM

Government & Politics

Which Democrats have traction in KS governor, Senate races? What new poll shows

Updated June 26, 2026 at 9:13 AM

Government & Politics

Top Missouri Department of Revenue lawyer accused of trying to pay minor for sex

Updated June 25, 2026 at 4:20 PM

Government & Politics

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

Updated June 25, 2026 at 12:04 PM

Government & Politics

Could Kansas’ U.S. Senate race be delayed to 2028? Marshall denies replacement scheme

Updated June 24, 2026 at 10:09 AM

Government & Politics

Marshall on Iran’s missile arsenal: ‘They have to be able to defend themselves’

Updated June 18, 2026 at 6:38 PM

Government & Politics

DOGE cuts 'gutted’ small KS farm service centers. Bipartisan bill seeks safeguards

June 17, 2026 at 12:52 PM

Local

Skydiving was ‘love at first sight’ for young victim of Missouri plane crash

Updated June 17, 2026 at 1:40 PM

Government & Politics

Kansas Democrat casts doubt on rival’s labor endorsements. What do unions say?

June 12, 2026 at 5:06 AM

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