Topic: Unclaimed property
Interview of Ardena Matlack, April 8, 2021
Interviewed by Joan Wagnon
Ardena Matlack describes the Kansas House of Representatives in the 1970’s when so few women were in the Kansas Legislature. Additionally, her second term she experienced being in the majority as a Democrat—something that seldom occurred. While in the majority, she started on the Federal and State Affairs committee as Vice-Chair, and moved up to chair the committee the second year of her term. The committee dealt with the ERA, abortion, liquor and a host of controversial issues. She also served on the Judiciary committee. Her discussion of gerrymandering shows the difficulty in dealing Show Morewith reapportionment that led to her husband losing his Senate seat and encouraging her to run for the House. She also dealt with environmental issues and water issues, particularly in Sedgwick County. Matlack worked with Treasurer Joan Finney to get the first Unclaimed Property law passed. Show Less
A Conversation with outgoing U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner, Sunflower State Journal, December 30, 2024
Interviewed by Brad Cooper
In this 30 minute interview with Sunflower State Journal editor, Brad Cooper, outgoing Republican Jake LaTurner candidly discusses his decision to leave Congress. He talks about what he liked most about public service (serving in the Kansas Senate) and his disappointment about the legislative process on Capitol Hill. LaTurner will return home to Kansas to spend time watching his kids grow up. He also plans to work for a political consulting firm.