Kansas Overhauls Parole Board | Topeka News

Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

Governor Laura Kelly has appointed two new members to Kansas’s newly formed, independent Prisoner Review Board — a fresh start after the old board sparked controversy by granting parole to a killer of a state trooper. Joel Hrabe, a former corrections warden, and Victoria Bargdill, current parole director, bring law enforcement and at-large experience to the table. The governor still needs one more pick to complete her trio, while Attorney General Kris Kobach has already selected his two appointees. This revamped board, designed for more balanced and thoughtful decisions on parole and…