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Kansas judge denies temporary restraining order that would block anti-trans law “Each side tells the Court ‘harm will happen’ to their side no matter what the Court does,” District Court Judge James McCabria wrote.

Kansas judge denies temporary restraining order that would block anti-trans law. Here's the story via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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ICE detention center can open in Leavenworth after private prison wins long fight Leavenworth cleared the way for CoreCivic to open an ICE detention center, approving a zoning permit Tuesday night after a yearslong battle.

BREAKING: ICE detention center can open in Leavenworth after private prison wins long fight

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KU Med lawsuits allege deaths linked to contaminated open-heart surgery devices “He had a terrible end to his life, a terrible death filled with fear and anxiety and pain. And we feel that this was so preventable.”

KU Med lawsuits allege deaths linked to contaminated open-heart surgery devices. An investigation via
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Kansas AG Kobach offers to delay enforcement of anti-trans law until March 26 While arguing against a temporary restraining order, the attorney general offered to halt enforcement of the law for the next three weeks.

Kansas AG Kobach offers to delay enforcement of anti-trans law until March 26

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Bill restoring voting rights to those on probation, parole passes Missouri House A bill with bipartisan support to restore voting rights to people on probation and parole passes in the Missouri House.

Bill restoring voting rights to those on probation or parole passes the Missouri House

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Missouri anti-gerrymander campaign says it should ‘easily qualify’ for ballot Preliminary data from local election authorities suggests that the campaign is close to qualifying for the ballot.

Missouri anti-gerrymander campaign says it should ‘easily qualify’ for ballot. The latest via @kacen.bsky.social

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Kansas Senate proposes harsh crackdown on student protests during school day The proposed crackdown on free assembly during the school day comes amid backlash over a series of student walkouts in Olathe.

Kansas Senate proposes harsh crackdown on student protests during school day. A story via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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How an FBI probe has upended Kansas City politics — and what we still don’t know The outlines of a widening federal investigation have come into view.

How an FBI probe has upended Kansas City politics — and what we still don’t know. Here’s the latest in this ongoing news story via @kacen.bsky.social

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KC police chief made rude gestures, retaliated against officer, lawsuit says The 2022 case has quietly moved through court for nearly four years, with more than $200,000 in legal fees approved by the police board.

KC police chief made rude gestures, retaliated against officer, lawsuit says. A story via Ben Wheeler.

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Popular KC-area pastor considers independent Senate run to unseat Roger Marshall Adam Hamilton, the founding pastor of the nation’s largest United Methodist church, is embarking on a listening tour across Kansas.

BREAKING!!! - Adam Hamilton, the founding pastor of the nation’s largest United Methodist church, is considering an independent Senate run to unseat Roger Marshall.

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The first homer of spring is a 441' Salvy smash! 💥

Kansas Republicans pass anti-trans bathroom bill into law over Gov. Kelly’s veto Under the law, trans Kansans who updated the gender markers on their driver’s licenses and birth certificates also must surrender them for replacement.

Kansas Republicans pass anti-trans bathroom bill into law over Gov. Kelly’s veto. The latest via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Kansas governor vetos anti-trans bill, says bathroom usage shouldn’t be policed Republican supermajorities in the Legislature could attempt to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto as soon as next week.

Kansas governor vetos anti-trans bill, says bathroom usage shouldn’t be policed. A story via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social
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KC cop Blayne Newton who’s killed 3 people in ‘problem’ tenure resigns KC cop Blayne Newton, who community leaders say has “problem” tenure, resigns from KCPD over a 2023 shooting in the East Side where he killed 2 people.

KC cop Blayne Newton, who’s killed 3 people in a ‘problem’ tenure resigns. Breaking news via Ben Wheeler

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Kansas Republican staunchly opposed nationalized voting. Does he back Trump now? Kris Kobach in 2013 drafted a resolution that sharply opposed federal control of states’ voter registration systems.

Kansas Republican staunchly opposed nationalized voting. Does he back Trump now? A story via @kacen.bsky.social and @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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CoreCivic doubles down on argument that it can operate ICE prison without permit Despite scoring an initial zoning victory, CoreCivic argued in court that it should be allowed to open an ICE prison without local approval.

CoreCivic doubles down on argument that it can operate ICE prison without permit. Read more via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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‘True accountability’: KC police chief faces tough questions over budget crisis Police Chief Stacey Graves said the main cause of her department’s budget shortage is a combination of legal settlements and overtime.

‘True accountability’: KC police chief faces tough questions over budget crisis. A story via Ben Wheeler and @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Trump aims to ‘nationalize’ voting. Do candidates for Kansas election chief agree? All four candidates for Kansas secretary of state expressed confidence that elections in the Sunflower State are free and fair.

Trump aims to ‘nationalize’ voting. Do candidates for Kansas election chief agree? Read more via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Blocked by key KC Democrat, Missouri governor withdraws police board pick The withdrawal, revealed in a letter obtained by The Star, removes Heather Hall from the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners.

Blocked by key KC Democrat, Missouri governor withdraws police board pick. A breaking news story via @kacen.bsky.social

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KC police chief calls for ‘drastic’ budget cuts: Hiring freeze, no overtime An internal memo calls for sweeping cuts to ensure basic services within the department through the end of the fiscal year.

KC police chief calls for ‘drastic’ budget cuts: Hiring freeze, no overtime. A story via @kacen.bsky.social and Ben Wheeler

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Longtime KC congressman signs bill to impeach Kristi Noem over ‘misused power’ “Our democracy cannot endure if those at the highest levels of government are allowed to operate above the law or beyond consequence,” the congressman said in a statement.

Longtime KC congressman signs bill to impeach Kristi Noem over ‘misused power.’ Read more via @kacen.bsky.social

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Topeka man is a Jan. 6 defendant. Here’s what he says about ICE in Minneapolis Will Pope, a Topeka Jan. 6 defendant, says he sees no double standard at play in the treatment of the Capitol riot cases and the Minnesota shootings. But he had mixed feelings about the current federa...

Topeka man is a Jan. 6 defendant. Here’s what he says about ICE in Minneapolis. A story from @judylt.bsky.social

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How Trump pardon of Missouri Jan. 6 rioter differs from Alex Pretti killing A Missouri man was among those who brought weapons to the U.S. Capitol grounds on Jan. 6, 2021, and were pardoned. The killing of Alex Pretti was justified by some officials because he had a gun.

How Trump pardon of Missouri Jan. 6 rioter differs from Alex Pretti killing. A story via @judylt.bsky.social

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In pivotal move, key Missouri senator refuses Gov. Kehoe’s KC police board pick A letter obtained by The Star raises the stakes of one of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s most high-profile appointments.

In pivotal move, key Missouri senator refuses Gov. Kehoe’s KC police board pick. A story via @kacen.bsky.social

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In pivotal move, key Missouri senator refuses Gov. Kehoe’s KC police board pick A letter obtained by The Star raises the stakes of one of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s most high-profile appointments.

A letter obtained by The Star raises the stakes of one of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s most high-profile appointments.

How Kansas GOP used infamous ‘gut and go’ to avoid public input on bathroom bill The gut and go maneuver — also known as hog-housing and radiator capping in other states — is expressly banned in the Missouri Constitution.

How Kansas GOP used infamous ‘gut and go’ to avoid public input on bathroom bill. The latest via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Kansas lawmakers vote to police bathrooms in public buildings — without comment The restrictions on restroom usage would apply to all buildings owned by the state of Kansas, local governments and school districts.

The restrictions on bathroom usage would apply to all buildings owned by the state of Kansas, local governments and school districts.
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Kansas lawmakers vote to police bathrooms in public buildings — without comment The restrictions on restroom usage would apply to all buildings owned by the state of Kansas, local governments and school districts.

Kansas lawmakers vote to police bathrooms in public buildings — without comment. A RealityCheck via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Is another Royals stadium location off the table? Clay County says no April vote The striking concession appears to cool the possibility of a North Kansas City stadium for now.

Is another Royals stadium location off the table? Clay County says no April vote. Breaking news via @kacen.bsky.social

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After dodging charges for shooting 3, KC residents demand firing of ‘problem’ cop Kansas City residents decry ‘reprehensible’ decision to keep officer after fatal shooting, following prosecutor declining charges.

After dodging charges for shooting 3, KC residents demand the firing of ‘problem’ cop. A story by Ben Wheeler: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...