Masterson’s Dual Income Under Scrutiny | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson is raking in over $248,000 a year—$85K from his state role and $163K from his gig as director of Wichita State’s GoCreate maker space—sparking controversy over whether it’s a “no-show job.” While his campaign defends him, saying his real-world, degree-free background makes him uniquely suited to connect with students and that he takes leave during legislative sessions, critics including his primary rival question his qualifications and campus presence. GoCreate, which has served 2,000+ members since 2017, remains a key part of the debate over whether…