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Kansas Supreme Court Justice Dan Biles gestures during arguments over whether a new congressional redistricting law enacted by Republican lawmakers violates the state constitution, Monday, May 16, 2022, in Topeka, Kan. The Supreme Court is considering the state’s appeal of a lower-court ruling that struck down the law and ordered the Legislature to draft a new redistricting plan (Thad Allton/Kansas Reflector via AP, Pool) KSTA1013 KSTA1013

May 18, 2022 at 8:36 am

Kansas Supreme Court upholds Republican congressional map

Kansas’ highest court has upheld a Republican redistricting law that makes it harder for the only Democrat in the state’s congressional delegation to win reelection. Updated 9:41 am

The U.S. Supreme Court building is shown Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in Washington. A draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a Politico report released Monday. Whatever the outcome, the Politico report represents an extremely rare breach of the court’s secretive deliberation process, and on a case of surpassing importance. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

May 6, 2022 at 12:26 pm

In abortion fight, conservatives push to end all exceptions

Rape, incest and the health of the fetus or mother were once accepted reasons to obtain an abortion in even the most conservative Republican-led states.

Kansas state Rep. Cheryl Helmer, center, R-Mulvane, watches one of the House’s electronic tally board during a vote, Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Helmer has complained publicly about having to share women’s restrooms with a transgender colleague. (AP Photo/John Hanna) RPJH201 RPJH201

April 26, 2022 at 7:45 pm

Kansas lawmaker’s remarks about trans colleague cause furor

LGBTQ-rights advocates are calling for a Kansas state lawmaker to be formally censured after she said she didn't want to share the women’s restrooms at...

April 25, 2022 at 3:04 pm

Kansas judge rejects congressional map; appeal promised

A Kansas district court judge on Monday struck down a new Republican-backed congressional map that would likely make it harder for the only Democrat in...

April 21, 2022 at 8:46 pm

LGBTQ leader is key in blocking Kansas ban on trans athletes

Kansas appears unlikely to join the growing number of states banning transgender athletes female sports in schools and colleges.

April 2, 2022 at 2:15 am

Including young kids likely to sink Kansas trans sports ban VIEW

Kansas appears unlikely to join other states this year in banning transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s school sports.

March 29, 2022 at 9:04 am

GOP defections thwart some of conservatives’ plans in Kansas

Key conservative initiatives are likely to fail in Kansas this year because a few Republicans are breaking with the rest of the Legislature's GOP supermajorities.

March 24, 2022 at 12:56 pm

Kansas lawmaker agrees to counseling to avoid battery charge

A 21-year-old Kansas legislator has agreed to undergo mental health counseling and a domestic violence assessment to avoid being prosecuted on a misdemeanor domestic battery...

March 23, 2022 at 1:51 pm

GOP push against ballot drop boxes hits rural places, too VIEW

As Republicans question the security of ballot drop boxes, plenty of places stand to lose them, including small communities in Republican-leaning Kansas.

FILE – Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, speaks at the Taney County Lincoln Day event at the Chateau on the Lake in Branson, Mo., April 17, 2021. Accusations that Missouri Senate Republican candidate Eric Greitens physically assaulted members of his family added fresh urgency to a GOP push to ensure the party doesnâ€™t nominate candidates who are so damaged that they put otherwise safe seats in play. (Nathan Papes/The Springfield News-Leader via AP, File) MOSPL201 MOSPL201

March 22, 2022 at 9:13 pm

Greitens accusations revive GOP worries about Senate bids

Accusations that Missouri Senate Republican candidate Eric Greitens physically assaulted members of his family have added fresh urgency to a GOP push to ensure the...