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State Government June 2, 2025 - 9:25 pm

Kansas teachers left in the dark when reporting suspected child abuse, neglect

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Teachers and school staff are the most frequent reporters of child neglect and abuse in Kansas, but minimal feedback, communication and transparency from the state foster care agency have left more questions than answers.

Lawrence news May 30, 2025 - 12:59 pm

Kansans challenge constitutionality of state law nullifying end-of-life choices of pregnant patients

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Three women and two physicians from Lawrence are plaintiffs in a Kansas lawsuit challenging constitutionality of a state law invalidating advance medical directives outlining end-of-life treatment for pregnant patients.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education May 29, 2025 - 7:33 pm

Students want KU to push back against state law requiring university to eliminate DEI programs

by Cuyler Dunn

Some students at KU said they are worried about the impact of a new state law prohibiting state universities from funding positions or programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion starting Aug. 1. 

State News May 29, 2025 - 10:55 am

Kansas satanists plan new protest, won’t face charges in Catholic clash at Statehouse

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Members of the Kansas satanist group appear to be off the hook for criminal charges that stemmed from a highly anticipated, hotly criticized black mass demonstration at the Statehouse that resulted in clashes with Catholics and, ultimately, their arrests.

Health May 28, 2025 - 3:32 pm

Kansas trans kids file lawsuit over new law banning gender-affirming care

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Two transgender teenagers and their parents are challenging a new Kansas law that bans gender-affirming care for minors with a lawsuit filed in Douglas County District Court.

State Government May 20, 2025 - 1:03 pm

Kansas abortion rights advocacy group sues state officials over law banning foreign contributions

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

A Kansas reproductive rights advocacy group, backed by a Washington, D.C. law firm, is suing state officials over a new law banning financial contributions from “foreign nationals” to support or oppose constitutional amendments.

Education May 19, 2025 - 11:14 am

Gov. Laura Kelly warns of undercutting Kansas schools, judicial independence, budget stability

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly wants the Republican-dominated committee drafting a new state funding formula for K-12 public schools to resist pressure to funnel tax dollars into private schools.

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 May 14, 2025 - 9:45 am

Kansas efficiency panel wades through public input, creates plan to tackle transparency, access

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Senate Committee on Government Efficiency dug through hundreds of online submissions Tuesday and set an agenda for the coming months tackling issues from transparency to auditing.

State Government May 12, 2025 - 3:07 pm

Kansas Legislature’s auditors point to inconsistency in awarding economic relief funds

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Legislature’s auditors reported Monday the state Department of Commerce didn’t consistently adhere to internal evaluation processes and maintain transparency in selecting recipients of $99 million in federal funding.

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