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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 15, 2025 - 3:35 pm

Lawrence advocacy event provides knowledge, resources to resist anti-transgender legislation

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Advocacy leaders gathered Monday to discuss the future of the Kansas transgender community and share resources in the face of state and federal anti-trans laws.

State Government July 10, 2025 - 10:05 am

Kansas attorney general seeks removal of anti-discrimination text from school district contracts

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas State Board of Education and AG Kris Kobach have been fighting about whether Kansas should drop a ban on discrimination against persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity from public school district contracts tied to federally funded nutrition programs.

State Government June 27, 2025 - 7:31 pm

Kansas AG wants state education department to remove gender, sex language from lunch contracts

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Kansas AG Kris Kobach encouraged the State Board of Education to remove sex discrimination language from the state’s lunch contracts, the latest in his offensive against gender and identity politics.

Crime & Courts June 13, 2025 - 1:10 pm

Trans Kansans win court ruling to change the gender on their IDs

by Zane Irwin & Dylan Lysen, Kansas News Service

A Kansas Court of Appeals decision Friday reversed a district court order that prohibited transgender people from changing their driver’s licenses to reflect their gender identity.

State Government May 14, 2025 - 2:05 pm

Anti-porn center files four Kansas lawsuits alleging violation of state’s age-verification law

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

A bundle of federal lawsuits in Kansas have been filed on behalf of a 14-year-old Olathe resident alleging owners of online businesses violated a state law mandating steps be taken to prevent minors from accessing pornography lacking scientific, artistic or political value.

State Government March 3, 2025 - 5:26 pm

Kansas Republicans punt immigration bill after kicking opponents out of hearing

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

A Republican-led Senate committee declined Monday to take action on a bill that would prohibit people in Kansas without permanent legal status from receiving public benefits, including in-state tuition, and permit higher bond prices for those charged with crimes.

State Government February 18, 2025 - 11:42 am

KBI director, Kansas attorney general allow agents to work with ICE on immigration cases

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation formally agreed to dedicate agents to enhance collaboration with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the search for people without documentation to legally be in the country.

Crime & Courts February 6, 2025 - 1:40 pm

Attorney General Kris Kobach seeks to profoundly limit filing of ineffective counsel motions

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

AG Kris Kobach is the driving force behind a Kansas Senate bill placing stringent limits on the ability of people convicted of a crime to file multiple petitions claiming ineffective legal representation.

State Government January 2, 2025 - 10:12 am

Kansas attorney general blocks school bond funds in state’s smallest county

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Attorney General’s Office blocked millions in school bond funds to a district in the state’s smallest county based on a rigid interpretation of a 2023 elections law. 

State Government May 14, 2024 - 6:54 pm

Kansas AG sues Biden administration over new federal protections for LGBTQ+ students

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced Tuesday he has sued President Joe Biden’s administration over the rewrite of federal rules to protect LGBTQ+ students.

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