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Health February 16, 2023 - 9:37 am

‘I was paralyzed’: Kansas advocate urges lawmakers to add protections against date rape drug

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Paula Mitchell, a mother and an advocate for sexual assault victims, said there’s a need for protections against the date rape drug. She said her own daughter recently was in danger.

Health February 15, 2023 - 1:02 pm

Critics call proposed Kansas ‘women’s bill of rights’ sexist, transphobic

by Rachel Mipro and Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Lawmakers unrolled a new bill that would bar transgender women from female-only spaces under the assumption that biological women tend to be naturally weaker and more vulnerable to violence than men. 

State Government February 14, 2023 - 7:01 pm

Kansas lawmaker questions fairness of flat tax plan that would benefit state’s top earners

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Rep. Christina Haswood, a Lawrence Democrat, questioned during a House committee hearing today why the Legislature should favor a flat tax over more equitable tax cut proposals.

Health February 14, 2023 - 1:30 pm

Some Kansas lawmakers want to punish doctors who help transgender kids transition

by Blaise Mesa, Kansas News Service

Kansas lawmakers are taking aim at gender-affirming care, with a bill trying to create penalties for doctors who carry out the treatments.

Education February 13, 2023 - 6:37 pm

Kansas Democrats describe attempt to ban transgender student athletes as ‘crushing weight’

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Kansas Democrats in the House said a hearing Monday, on an attempt to ban transgender athletes from participating in school sports, marked the start of “hate week,” a reference to planned discussions on multiple bills attacking the LGBTQ community.

Education February 13, 2023 - 1:30 pm

Kansas education advocates see vouchers and hostility as attempts to undermine public schools

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Between voucher programs and new parental rights legislation, education officials say public schools are having a rough time.

State News February 11, 2023 - 9:11 pm

‘He Gets Us’: A Kansas campaign spent $20 million on Super Bowl ads to rebrand Jesus Christ

by Peggy Lowe and Dan Margolies, Kansas News Service

This Sunday, the “He Gets Us” campaign will air two ads during the Super Bowl. The campaign will ultimately spend $1 billion to humanize Jesus and Christianity. They’re funded, in part, by Hobby Lobby, known for its advocacy of conservative causes.

State Government February 11, 2023 - 6:28 pm

Kansas Republicans select 2020 election conspiracy theorist to serve as party chairman

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Former Johnson County commissioner and 2020 election conspiracy theorist Mike Brown narrowly defeated Saturday a former Republican national committeewoman to earn a two-year term as the state GOP’s chairman.

State News February 10, 2023 - 8:39 am

Don’t bet on Kansas making much money from all that Super Bowl gambling

by Dylan Lysen, Kansas News Service

Kansas Lottery officials expect to see a large spike in bets placed for the Super Bowl. But the state will only get a small amount of the revenue generated from the big game — if the state-owned casinos make any money at all.

Crime & Courts February 9, 2023 - 5:03 pm

House Democrat unveils cannabis amnesty bill

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Supported by dozens of his fellow representatives, Rep. Vic Miller  introduced a cannabis amnesty bill that would essentially decriminalize marijuana statewide. 

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