Join us for an educational panel to understand what’s at stake on the August 4, 2026, ballot amendment. Whether you’re just learning about the ballot amendment or want deeper context before voting on August 4, this event will offer clear, accessible information to help you make an informed decision! Moderated by Sherman Smith (Editor at Kansas Reflector), our panelists include:

John Carlin is a former two-term Governor of Kansas and former Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives. Appointed by President Bill Clinton, he also served as Archivist of the United States for ten years. Following his public service career, Carlin taught leadership and civic engagement at Kansas State University and remained active in Kansas public policy and economic development initiatives.

Natalie Haag is Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Capitol Federal Savings Bank. She previously served as General Counsel, Director of Governmental Affairs, and Chief of Staff to former Kansas Governor Bill Graves, and spent a decade in criminal prosecution and civil litigation. Haag is a past President of the Kansas Bar Association and served eight years on the Kansas Supreme Court Nominating Commission.

Lawton Nuss is a former Chief Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court, serving on the court from 2002 to 2019 after two decades in private legal practice in Salina. Appointed by Governor Bill Graves, he became Chief Justice in 2010 and oversaw the Kansas judicial system statewide. Nuss continues to advocate for judicial independence and veterans’ legal services through state and national leadership roles.