Advocates celebrate override of Dem governor’s ‘misguided’ veto of protecting kids from gender transitions
The Kansas state legislature overrode a veto from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly to pass a bill protecting minors from gender transition surgeries.
Kansas lawmakers override veto of ban on gender-affirming care for kids
Kansas lawmakers on Tuesday overrode Governor Laura Kelly's veto of a measure that bans gender-affirming care for minors in the state.
Kansas becomes 27th state to ban sex-change surgeries for minors after veto override
Kansas has become the 27th state to ban minors from undergoing body-mutilating sex-change surgeries after the Republican-controlled state legislature overrode a veto issued by Democrat Gov Laura
Kansas bans gender-affirming care for minors after GOP lawmakers reverse the governor’s veto
Kansas has become the latest state to ban gender-affirming care for minors. The Republican-controlled Legislature voted Tuesday to override Democratic Gov.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly's first veto of 2025 is youth gender-affirming care ban
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's first veto of 2025 is a bill from the Republican-led Legislature that would ban gender-affirming care for kids.
Kansas Legislature overrides Governor Kelly’s veto of anti-trans bill
The Kansas Senate and House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to override Gov. Kelly's veto of Senate Bill 63, a bill that bans gender affirming care for minors in Kansas.
Kansas lawmakers reverse veto of ban on transgender care for minors
The decision by the GOP-controlled legislature follows similar moves by about two dozen states. Kansas’s Democratic governor had vetoed the bill last year.
Kansas lawmakers override veto of ban on gender transition procedures for minors
The “Help Not Harm Act,” prevents the state of Kansas from using funds to “promote gender transitioning.” Healthcare officials who provide such services to minors could be subject to legal action
Trans minors in Kansas will no longer have access to care after Legislature overrides veto
Transgender youth in Kansas will soon be prohibited from receiving medically approved gender-affirming care within state borders. The Kansas House and Senate both voted Tuesday to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of the care ban,
Democratic governors are 'having conversations about' pushing back on Trump
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said she is concerned with DOGE's efforts and Democratic governors are talking about pushing back on ...
Laura Kelly wants new child care agency after Legislature didn't act on proposal
Gov. Laura Kelly has renewed her bipartisan effort to create a new Office of Early Childhood that would consolidate Kansas ...
Lawmakers override Governor Kelly’s veto of ‘Help Not Harm Act’
A ban on gender-affirming care for minors will become law, with lawmakers in both chambers voting Tuesday to override Gov.
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Gov. Laura Kelly orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Keys
Flags across Kansas will be flown at half-staff on Monday in honor of former Congresswoman Matha Keys, who died in December ...
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Kansas names winners of water project grant funding
Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Water Office announced Thursday the list of communities that will receive water project funding as part of a $26 million grant program.
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Gov. Laura Kelly proclaims cultural, spiritual and political significance of Black History Month
Gov. Laura Kelly said Kansas was shaped by Black leaders who challenged injustice, expanded opportunity and changed the course of history.
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Kansas House forwards Republican-crafted state government budget bill to Senate colleagues
Kansas House sends state government budget to Kansas Senate that reduces annual spending $162 million below the level ...
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Gov. Kelly issues state of disaster emergency ahead of winter storms
“Kansans have faced challenges due to winter storms this year,” Kelly said in a statement. “The key to meeting those ...