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Kansas attorney general asks three cities to undo conversion therapy bans

The Kansas attorney general demanded three cities repeal their bans on conversion therapy for minors following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that found such bans violate the First Amendment.

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A Kansas hospital garnished wages of patients who qualified for free care. Then they fought back.

Legal aid group challenged the lawsuits, and Stormont Vail dropped 11 cases, settling $200,000 in debts

‘Stinks so bad’: Kansas residents worry smoldering landfill on a Superfund site is making them sick

Tammy Allen’s front porch overlooks the trash-scattered hills of the Galena Landfill, built on an area once called Hell’s Half Acre. In the past three years, Allen’s house randomly began to fill with a mix of odors that she believes cause her headaches, nausea and vomiting.

a person seen from behind holds up a large white protest sign outdoors. The handwritten message reads, "ALL THIS HATE TO CRIMINALIZE HOW LESS THAN 1% USE THE BATHROOM," with the word "HATE" in red and the "1%" filled with light blue, pink, and white stripes.
Kansas has invalidated some transgender Kansans’ driver’s licenses — but not all

The Kansas Department of Revenue — the state agency that oversees driver’s licenses — sent out letters invalidating some, but not all, transgender Kansans’ licenses following the passage of Senate Bill 244.

A photo of Haley Kottler from the nonpartisan advocacy organization Kansas Appleseed, a woman wearing a prominent red and black plaid scarf sits at a wooden desk, gesturing with her hands as she speaks into a black studio microphone.
More than 10,000 Kansas children lose food assistance in wake of One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The advocacy organization Kansas Appleseed sounded an alarm about a report indicating 10,300 children in low-income families across the state stopped receiving food aid since President Donald Trump signed sweeping federal legislation nearly one year ago.

Kansas congressional candidates with military experience criticize Trump’s handling of Iran war
Two Kansas nominees for U.S. District Court answer questions about ties to Marion newspaper raid
‘The people of Kansas lost’: Last-ditch attempt at property tax relief devolves into finger-pointing
Kansas Republicans defy House Speaker Dan Hawkins and pass prescription drug consumer protections bill

This week, Kansas Republicans joined Democratic lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 20, which supporters say will drive down the price of prescription drugs in the state.

Kansas bill would allow for-profit companies to continue charging veterans for disability claims

The Kansas House of Representatives recently approved a bill that regulates for-profit veteran consulting companies but still allows them to continue charging veterans for the free services that are guaranteed to them by law.

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