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State News July 14, 2021 - 2:25 pm

Kansas judge to decide whether secretary of state can hide public records by altering software

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

An attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas says the state’s open records law might as well not exist if Secretary of State Scott Schwab is allowed to keep public information hidden by reconfiguring software.

State Government July 1, 2021 - 9:53 am

Kansas groups halt voter registration drives to avoid being jailed under new law

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

A group of nonprofits are suspending voter registration drives for fear of criminal prosecution under a new state law.

Noah Taborda/Kansas Reflector
State Government June 1, 2021 - 8:18 pm

Coalition of Kansas organizations challenge constitutionality of Kansas election laws

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The League of Women Voters of Kansas and three other organizations Tuesday filed a lawsuit challenging constitutionality of election reforms described by plaintiffs as a brazen attempt to suppress participation by minority, disabled and elderly voters.

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
State Government March 27, 2021 - 6:43 pm

Kansas Attorney General’s Office scoffs at ACLU’s ‘grossly exaggerated’ fee request for voter rights case

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas AG says attorneys involved in the ACLU’s 5-year legal battle over voter rights are asking to be repaid for “grossly excessive” fees.

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