Rep. Marvin Robinson, a KC Democrat, broke from party ranks to join 83 Republicans in their support for a bill that bans transgender and cisgender girls from playing together from the time they enter kindergarten.
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Anxiety turned into hope and then into relief Tuesday night as voting results for Kansas’ abortion amendment came in to election watch parties in Lawrence. Melinda Lavon, of Vote No Kansas, said the outcome was a triumph of organization.
Kansas organizations will present two educational events this Sunday in hopes of spreading awareness around voting rights and laws.
The “Value Them Both” amendment would pave the way to a complete ban of abortion in Kansas despite language implying otherwise, panelists said Saturday. If the majority votes “yes” in August, legislators could ban abortions even in cases of rape, incest, and risk of death.
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Those heading home to Old West Lawrence for the holiday might need to ask for directions. The routes that residents have taken for years are now obstructed by temporary road barriers.
