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Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy
A campaign aims to awaken Kansans to the threat of white Christian nationalism and press for wider appreciation of how democracy could be damaged by a movement intent on undermining inclusive communities.
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Study: More than 60% of Kansas kids, 80% of Missouri kids have lead in their blood
Children in Kansas had elevated levels of lead in their blood at a greater rate than almost any other state, according to a massive national study published this week.
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As COVID-19 clusters in Kansas schools increase, safety panel ramps up mitigation efforts
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is reporting a new death related to an active school COVID-19 cluster. This comes just one week after the death of a Kansas middle school student was announced.
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New coalition working to stifle institutional racism in Kansas foster care system
The influence of institutional racism in the Kansas child welfare system can be depicted with statistics showing Black children were disproportionately investigated and removed from the home as well as reports demonstrating more rapid reunification of white children with their families.
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Wichita death spurs call for alternative to incarceration of teenagers
An organization working to reform the Kansas juvenile justice system called for an end to incarceration of youth after a 17-year-old boy died at the Sedgwick County intake facility.
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Politicians, former students mourn death of longtime KU political scientist Burdett Loomis
Burdett Loomis, known as “Bird,” died over the weekend at 76 after being a fixture on the Kansas political scene for decades.
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Kansas legislative leaders create special committee to rebuff federal COVID-19 mandates
Top House and Senate lawmakers agreed Monday to establish a special committee to examine options for thwarting federal policy layered with COVID-19 government mandates tied to the pandemic that so far killed more than 6,000 residents of Kansas.
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Advocates, experts recommend reforms to inadequate Kansas payday loan system
A consumer finance expert is recommending Kansas make payday loan reforms that could save consumers more than $25 million per year while still maintaining credit access.
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LGBTQ foster kids in Kansas have no guarantee they’ll land in homes that accept their identity
The Kansas Department for Children and Families says it works to make sure gay, lesbian and transgender foster children end up in welcoming homes, but nothing in state law requires special consideration.
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Who will get a booster shot? A Q-and-A about what the feds are saying
Booster shots soon will begin rolling out to some Americans who received the two-shot vaccine made by Pfizer — after a contentious and confusing federal approval process that isn’t over yet.
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Tribal health providers working to build on Kansas vaccination successes
In light of data showing Indigenous people are more likely to contract COVID-19, tribal health leaders are working toward further successes in vaccinating Native populations.