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Kansas bishops urge compassion for immigrants after legislators urge support for Trump policies  • Kansas Reflector An open letter from Kansas Catholic bishops urges people to approach immigration with compassion, and condemns portrayals of all immigrants as criminals — rhetoric President Donald Trump frequently us...

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Six former cult leaders sentenced in Kansas City forced labor case • Kansas Reflector A federal judge sentenced six leaders of a Kansas City, Kansas, based quasi-religious group who forced children to endure abuse and work long, unpaid hours.

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Kansas officials dash satanists’ plans for ‘witching hour’ protest at Statehouse • Kansas Reflector The group behind the black mass in March at the Kansas Statehouse — which drew thousands of counter-protesters and ended in multiple arrests — was denied a permit to hold another protest this summer.

Kansas officials dash satanists’ plans for ‘witching hour’ protest at Statehouse | via @gracefromkansas.bsky.social #ksleg

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Kansas Republican exploits fear of imaginary 'axis of ballot harvesting' to gain political advantage • Kansas Reflector Rep. Pat Proctor's ambiguous "axis of ballot harvesting" serves as a catchall for anyone who challenges his false claims about the hazards of early voting, and signals a vast make-believe conspiracy b...

Kansas Republican exploits fear of imaginary ‘axis of ballot harvesting’ to gain political advantage | #ksleg via @journalist-sherman.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2025/06/13/k...

Immigrants detained in Leavenworth federal prison live in squalor without sunlight, letters claim • Kansas Reflector Immigrants being held inside a federal prison in Kansas and their attorneys reported an unsanitary, inequitable and unhealthy environment that has left people, even those who have won their immigratio...

Immigrants detained in Leavenworth federal prison live in squalor without sunlight, letters claim | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg

Kansas prairie inspires couple to foster connection and civic dialogue • Kansas Reflector On a quiet Kansas prairie, Laura Mead and Dave Kendall’s art installations invite visitors to reconnect with themselves, while their political work invites people to connect with others

Kansas prairie inspires couple to foster connection and civic dialogue | via @gracefromkansas.bsky.social #ksleg

Kansas City immigration lawyer fighting against Trump blocking immigrants from access to college   • Kansas Reflector Immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s attempts to block five international students from their college educations — and so far, she’s winn...

Kansas City immigration lawyer fighting against Trump blocking immigrants from access to college | via @gracefromkansas.bsky.social #ksleg

Kansas foster care leaders accused of swindling millions want to change not guilty pleas  • Kansas Reflector Former Kansas foster care leaders accused of defrauding their old employer of millions of dollars indicated in court that they plan to change their not guilty pleas, avoiding a trial.

Kansas foster care leaders accused of swindling millions want to change not guilty pleas | #ksleg via @gracefromkansas.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/briefs/kansa...

New Kansas antisemitism definition raises concerns over ability to criticize Israel  • Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — A new Kansas law adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism — a definition that has been criticized for conflating criticism of the state of ...

New Kansas antisemitism definition raises concerns over ability to criticize Israel | via @gracefromkansas.bsky.social #ksleg

Kansas Reflector staff rakes in recognition with 16 awards in statewide journalism contest • Kansas Reflector The width and breadth of Kansas Reflector journalism was recognized in the annual Kansas Press Association contest results announced Wednesday. From business reporting to commentary to overall recogni...

“I have the best job in the world because I get to work with all my favorite journalists in a tireless quest to speak truth to power and lift Kansans’ voices" #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2025/04/09/k...

Kansas governor vetoes bill that removes protections for LGBTQ+ foster kids in religious households • Kansas Reflector Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a bill that bans policies requiring adopted and foster parents to affirm a child’s sexual orientation or gender identity if it conflicts with the parents’ religious or m...

Kansas governor vetoes bill that removes protections for LGBTQ+ foster kids in religious households | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg

‘Let Kansans live free’: Leaked emails to efficiency portal call for abortion rights, school funding • Kansas Reflector Suggestions to the Senate Committee on Government Efficiency include complaints that do not align with the policy priorities of the majority party.

Reporting by @anna-writes.bsky.social shows 1,500 leaked suggestion emails to the GOP-lead Kansas Senate Committee on Government Efficiency asking to keep abortion rights, expand Medicaid and legalize medical marijuana, among many other things.

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Kansas mental health providers brace for impact of anti-trans laws • Kansas Reflector With gender-affirming care for minors now banned in Kansas, the weight of their transgender care falls largely on mental health providers.

With gender-affirming care for minors now banned in Kansas, the weight of their transgender care falls largely on mental health providers. I talked with providers at Interpersonal Psychiatry about how they're preparing.

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Satanic Grotto leader Michael Stewart starts his demonstration, punches Marcus Schroeder after Schroeder attempts to take Stewart's materials, and is detained by Capitol Police. #ksleg

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Kansas Capitol Police detain Satanic Grotto president Michael Stewart after he throws a punch while demonstrating inside the Statehouse. #ksleg via @gracefromkansas.bsky.social

Senate panel advances southeast Kansas judge nominated for state Court of Appeals • Kansas Reflector A Republican-dominated Kansas Senate committee on Monday advanced a district judge nominee from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly for the Kansas Court of Appeals.

A Republican-dominated Kansas Senate committee on Monday advanced a district judge nominee from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly for the Kansas Court of Appeals.

Judge Lori Bolton Fleming now awaits a vote of the full Senate for confirmation.

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Kansas governor vetoes legislation that would disqualify slow-arriving mail-in ballots • Kansas Reflector Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday vetoed legislation that would eliminate a three-day grace period for advance mail-in ballots to arrive after Election Day.

Kansas governor vetoes legislation that would disqualify slow-arriving mail-in ballots | via @journalist-sherman.bsky.social #ksleg

Kansas will vote on electing state Supreme Court. It’s an opening for abortion opponents Kansas voters will decide in August 2026 whether to approve a constitutional amendment to elect state Supreme Court justices.

The fact that this election isn't for a year and a half makes it seem like a far off thing, but this is a BIG, BIG deal for Kansas.

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🔊 Listen Now: A Palestinian Reporter Returns Home to Gaza City Up First From NPR on NPR One | 28:45

Well worth the listen. Anas Baba, thank you for your reporting.

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Former Kansas City school police officer fights for student safety through nonprofit • Kansas Reflector Marialexa Sanoja publicly quit her job as a Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools police officer over concerns with the district’s handling of student safety needs and founded a nonprofit to help kids e...

Marialexa Sanoja quit her job as a KCK Public Schools police officer over concerns with the district’s handling of student safety needs and founded a nonprofit to help kids escape the challenges in Wyandotte County #ksleg #ksed via @gracefromkansas.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2025/03/14/f...

Kansas House bill would add $20M for State Water Plan projects • Kansas Reflector House bill would allocate an additional $20 million annually to the Kansas Water Plan fund to support projects for cities across the state.

Kansas House bill would add $20M for State Water Plan projects | via @gracefromkansas.bsky.social #ksleg

My cow friend, Buffalo, stood beside me throughout my farming career. Now I've had to say goodbye. • Kansas Reflector The other day, my old cow friend, Buffalo, died. She was the kindest, gentlest dairy cow that I’ve ever known.

Opinion by Jason Schmidt: My cow friend, Buffalo, stood beside me throughout my farming career. Now I’ve had to say goodbye. #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2025/02/27/m...

Kansas Senate bill would address conflicts of interest in local government — but not in Legislature • Kansas Reflector A Senate bill seeks to prohibit conflicts of interests by banning local government officials from voting on major development projects in which they have a “substantial interest.”

Kansas Senate bill would address conflicts of interest in local government — but not in Legislature | #ksleg via @gracefromkansas.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2025/02/27/k...

Kansans hold virtual town hall for an absent Sen. Jerry Moran to voice concerns about Trump and Musk • Kansas Reflector About 1,200 people tune in to 2.5-hour virtual town hall for U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran that featured 32 speakers who voiced concerns over federal cuts.

Kansans hold virtual town hall for an absent Sen. Jerry Moran to voice concerns about Trump and Musk | #ksleg via @gracefromkansas.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2025/02/25/k...

Kansans hold virtual town hall for an absent Sen. Jerry Moran to voice concerns about Trump and Musk • Kansas Reflector About 1,200 people tune in to 2.5-hour virtual town hall for U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran that featured 32 speakers who voiced concerns over federal cuts.

1,200 people gathered for a virtual town hall to address concerns over Trump and Musk to Kansas U.S. Sen Jerry Moran, who did not attend.

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Kansas lawmakers consider expanding window for fireworks sales • Kansas Reflector A proposed Senate bill would permit year-round fireworks sales from permanent retailers and expand the window around Independence Day for pop-up vendors.

Kansas lawmakers consider expanding window for fireworks sales | via @gracefromkansas.bsky.social #ksleg

Kansas House bills would impose stricter penalties for domestic battery, fleeing police • Kansas Reflector House committee hears testimony on bills that would strengthen penalties for repeat offenders of domestic violence, and for fleeing police.

Kansas House bills would impose stricter penalties for domestic battery, fleeing police | via @gracefromkansas.bsky.social #ksleg

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