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Kansas governor vetoes ban on transgender athletes in female sports and braces for override fight

Conservatives contend transgender athletes bring unfair advantages to girls’ and women’s sports. The governor says the law would cost the state business — and set up transgender people for more harassment. by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service Topeka, Kansas — Arguing a ban on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports invites bullying, Gov. Laura … Continue reading “Kansas governor vetoes ban on transgender athletes in female sports and braces for override fight”

Kansas governor issues a new statewide mask mandate, but Republicans scoff and quickly overturn it

Gov. Laura Kelly suffered a quick defeat in her latest effort to impose orders aimed at curbing the COVID-19 pandemic. by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service Topeka, Kansas — Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly issued a new statewide mask mandate Thursday, but Republican lawmakers quickly used newly crafted legislative powers to reverse her order. The … Continue reading “Kansas governor issues a new statewide mask mandate, but Republicans scoff and quickly overturn it”

Governor explores ways to help with high utility bills; signs bill to provide low-interest loans to municipal utilities

Gov. Laura Kelly said she is exploring several avenues to help individuals and communities with high utility bills from the recent subzero temperatures. Gov. Kelly said she is signing a bill passed on Wednesday in the Kansas Legislature that would allow municipal utilities to borrow up to $100 million from the state to use toward … Continue reading “Governor explores ways to help with high utility bills; signs bill to provide low-interest loans to municipal utilities”