Abigail Censky
Politics & Government ReporterIt’s my job to explain statewide politics to our audience with clarity and context. Sometimes that means tracking developments in the Legislature and shining light on things that alter the laws, the taxes and the services of state government. Other times it means traveling throughout the state to amplify the voices and stories of Kansans. And, critically, I strive to hold our public officials accountable. You can reach me at abigailcensky@kcur.org.
I have covered politics across the Midwest for NPR and its member stations. I'm interested in covering the growing pains as political outsiders becoming political insiders, and how policy impacts everyday life for Kansans. My work aims to open the often-exclusive world of politics to anyone.
Before coming to Kansas, I was named a public radio rising star and one of the top statewide political reporters in Michigan by the Washington Post.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Southwest Studies from Colorado College.
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Over the past two years, Kansas has become an unlikely sanctuary for people across the Midwest and South who need abortions. But whether it remains a refuge will largely depend on decisions the U.S. Supreme Court and Kansas voters make next summer. -
Kansas lawmakers look to undercut federal vaccine mandates, and that worries public health officialsPublic health and legal experts warn that passing new laws to strengthen religious exemptions in order to fight the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandates could sow chaos and hurt Kansas. -
For decades college towns like Lawrence, Manhattan and Emporia lost the political power of their students when it came to state legislative districts. This year things are different. -
Republicans in Kansas are intent on pushing back against a forthcoming federal vaccine policy for private employers. The only problem? It isn't written yet. But the politics of a non-existent policy are benefiting both sides. -
U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids said she thinks access to abortion is actively endangered in Kansas. She's trying to pass a federal law protecting the right to an abortion. -
An alleged sexual assault at the Phi Kappa Psi house sparked hundreds of students to protest and call for the frat to be removed. -
Voter registration drives in Kansas have slowed to a trickle while a new election law is challenged in court, but Republicans are undeterred. -
Former Gov. Jeff Colyer's unexpected early departure from the race to be Kansas governor all but clears the way for his Republican rival to face Democratic incumbent Laura Kelly in 2022. -
Sen. Roger Marshall keeps telling Kansans to talk to their doctors about being vaccinated, but the advice he gives from his partisan platform as a doctor often doesn't match with recommendations from other health experts. -
New data from the federal government show an early COVID-19 death in Kansas could be the first in the country.
