John Hanna

John Hanna is an Associated Press (AP) News photographer whose recent work has been featured in articles covering significant events in Kansas. His photographs accompanied reports on the political debate surrounding the Kansas Supreme Court and efforts by states to lower drug prices. Specifically, Hanna's photo of a sign related to the Kansas Supreme Court justices' selection process was published on August 2, 2026. Additionally, his images of medications at a Topeka pharmacy were used in a story about state initiatives to reduce drug costs by targeting pharmacy benefit managers. Hanna's role as a photojournalist makes him newsworthy in these contexts as his visual documentation provides a key element to the news reporting, capturing moments and scenes relevant to public interest stories.