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Kelly vetoes transgender sports ban, parental bill of rights touted by Republicans

Democrat rejects food stamp limitation, COVID-19 immunity bills by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed hot-button bills sought by Republicans to ban transgender females from sports, adopt an educational bill of rights for parents, raise the barrier to eligibility for food stamps and broaden COVID-19 lawsuit immunity for health providers. The … Continue reading “Kelly vetoes transgender sports ban, parental bill of rights touted by Republicans”

Litigants file appeal of Kansas judge’s dismissal of lawsuit challenging election restrictions

Kelly fought disenfranchising legislation; Schmidt hailed election integrity victory by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — A Shawnee County District Court judge issued a decision dismissing a lawsuit filed by four organizations and several individuals challenging constitutionality of 2021 election mandates vetoed by Gov. Laura Kelly but sustained by the Kansas Legislature. Judge Teresa Watson, … Continue reading “Litigants file appeal of Kansas judge’s dismissal of lawsuit challenging election restrictions”

Legislative update from Rep. Pam Curtis, D-32nd Dist.

by Rep. Pam Curtis The Legislature adjourned for a three week “Spring Break,” while Gov. Laura Kelly reviews bills and decides which to sign, allow into law, or veto. Legislators will return on April 25 for the “veto session,” to consider either overriding or sustaining the governor’s vetoes as well as finishing up business that … Continue reading “Legislative update from Rep. Pam Curtis, D-32nd Dist.”