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A justice-loving journalist at Kansas Reflector
A Kansas judge called out Attorney General Kris Kobach and his solicitor general for filing in a court that they "should have known" didn't have jurisdiction. He fined them a symbolic $1 each. It's not the first time the AG has been questioned about his skills.
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Kansas judge rebukes AG Kris Kobach in gender marker case, issues symbolic $1 fine ⢠Kansas Reflector
Kansas AG Kris Kobach will pay a symbolic $1 sanction because he âshould have knownâ better than to file a motion in a court without jurisdiction.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/01/20/kansas-judge-rebukes-ag-kris-kobach-in-gender-marker-case-issues-symbolic-1-fine/
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âThe country with the Statue of Liberty deprived us of our liberty without any kind of evidence,â Leonardo JosĂŠ Colmenares SolĂłrzano, a 31-year-old Venezuelan who was held in CECOT for months, said two days after he was returned to his family. (Published July 2025)
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Now That Theyâre Free, Venezuelan Men Want the World to Know What They Endured in CECOT
Venezuelan men deported by the Trump administration say they endured months of physical and mental abuse inside a Salvadoran prison. Though happy to be home, they say the fact that they were released ...
https://www.propublica.org/article/venezuelan-men-cecot-interviews-trump?utm_campaign=propublica-sprout&utm_content=1768950904&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Kansas will not follow CDC vaccine recommendations, but will instead stay with the previous schedule -- going with scientific evidence instead.
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Kansas disregards CDC vaccine changes, will trust scientific evidence instead ⢠Kansas Reflector
Kansas is sticking with the longstanding childhood immunization schedule instead of implementing new guidelines released Jan. 5 by the CDC.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/01/16/kansas-disregards-cdc-vaccine-changes-will-trust-scientific-evidence-instead/
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A Kansas Democrat offered an amendment to a bill originally targeting the World Health Organization, the World Economic Forum and the United Nations --- she recommended deleting those organizations and instead inserting ICE.
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Kansas City-area Democrat attempts bill takeover to insert anti-ICE provision ⢠Kansas Reflector
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent activity in Kansas City and across the United States inspired a Democratic state legislator to attempt to hijack a Republicanâs bill to read ICE âshall h...
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/01/15/kansas-city-area-democrat-attempts-bill-takeover-to-insert-anti-ice-provision/
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A bill heard in
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House Judiciary Tuesday would make Kansans use their biological sex at birth on their birth certificates and driver's licenses. More than 200 written comments from opponents flooded in, despite barely 24 hours notice of the hearing.
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Proposed bill bans gender changes on Kansas driverâs licenses, birth certificates ⢠Kansas Reflector
A bill banning gender changes on Kansas driverâs licenses and birth certificates drew hundreds of opponent comments at a Tuesday hearing.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/01/14/proposed-bill-bans-gender-changes-on-kansas-drivers-licenses-birth-certificates/
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Kansas Reflector
14 days ago
Environmental group seeks policy changes to support Kansas ranchers, grasslands and prairie chickens | via
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Environmental group seeks policy changes to support Kansas ranchers, grasslands and prairie chickens ⢠Kansas Reflector
An organization dedicated to preserving grouse species is changing tactics to work with ranchers on grassland preservation and policy changes.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/01/07/environmental-group-seeks-policy-changes-to-support-kansas-ranchers-grasslands-and-prairie-chickens/
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Our Minnesota affiliate is covering the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an ICE agent today. Be aware -- the video is hard to watch.
@minnesotareformer.com
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ICE officer fatally shoots driver through car window in Minneapolis ⢠Minnesota Reformer
The driver then slowly backs up and appears to be leaving, when another officer fires three shots.
https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/07/ice-officer-fatally-shoots-driver-through-car-window-in-minneapolis/
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reported on proposal to up the seriousness of charges for people who endanger children.
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Kansas bill seeks harsher penalties for child endangerment ⢠Kansas Reflector
Jordan Chessher senses an urgency surrounding an effort to increase the criminal penalties in Kansas for child endangerment.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/01/06/kansas-bill-seeks-harsher-penalties-for-child-endangerment/
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Enjoyed digging into the details of the Chiefs' expected move to Kansas. Still lots of unknowns and more to cover.
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A deeper dive into the details of the Kansas City Chiefs deal shows many items that still need to be set before a full financial effect can be determined. One big question: What will local governments do to support the project?
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Chiefs' move to Kansas leaves experts grappling with possible revenue drain, massive unknowns ⢠Kansas Reflector
The Chiefs move to Kansas will spur development, but the complexity, lack of details make it difficult to determine what taxpayers will pay.
https://kansasreflector.com/2026/01/02/chiefs-move-to-kansas-leaves-experts-grappling-with-possible-revenue-drain-massive-unknowns/
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Kansas Reflector
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Kansas secures $221 million federal grant to boost rural health as federal cuts hit | via
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Kansas secures $221 million federal grant to boost rural health as federal cuts hit ⢠Kansas Reflector
Kansas received $221 million from the Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen health systems and expand access to care.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/12/30/kansas-secures-221-million-federal-grant-to-boost-rural-health-as-federal-cuts-hit/
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The Prairie Band Potawatomi chair compared immigrant detention to Indian reservations. âWe were placed here because we were treated as prisoners of war. So we must ask ourselves why we would ever participate in something that mirrors the harm and trauma once done to our people.â
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Prairie Band Potawatomi intends to ditch $30M ICE contract, chairman announces ⢠Kansas Reflector
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribeâs chairman compared immigrant detention to Indian reservations in an online video address Friday, and declared the tribeâs intention to jettison a recently secured co...
https://kansasreflector.com/briefs/prairie-band-potawatomi-intends-to-ditch-30m-ice-contract-chairman-announces/
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I had no idea that imported honey sometimes contains cheap sweeteners -- until I spoke with Gary LaGrange of Valor Honey and Brian McCornack, KSU entomologist. Really interesting podcast!
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New Kansas-based American Honey Institute to advocate for industry standards ⢠Kansas Reflector
The newly formed American Honey Institute will offer the honey industry the same opportunities and advocacy other commodities currently have.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/12/08/new-kansas-based-american-honey-institute-to-advocate-for-industry-standards/
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Federal changes to food programs mean many refugees and human trafficking victims who are legally in the United States won't receive dollars.
#obbb
#SNAP
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Federal law strips food support from thousands of refugees and human trafficking victims in Kansas ⢠Kansas Reflector
The Trump administration cut off 36 people who were bound for Kansas when it canceled travel plans for refugees who planned to relocate.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/12/05/federal-law-strips-food-support-from-thousands-of-refugees-and-human-trafficking-victims-in-kansas/
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Check out Capitol Conversations - Kansas interactions among legislators.
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In the Special Committee on State Budget meeting on Nov. 25, 2025, Sen. Pat Pettey (D-Kansas City) brought up federal discussions about failing to list nurses as professionals. Chairman Rick Billinger...
TikTok video by Kansas Reflector
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8U9Ey78/
about 2 months ago
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CoreCivic lost a battle to begin immediately housing ICE detainees in Leavenworth, Kansas, and now may consider going through the city's development process.
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CoreCivic may capitulate to Kansas city's permit demand after latest loss in prison fight ⢠Kansas Reflector
CoreCivic is looking at all options, including applying for a special use permit from the city of Leavenworth, a spokesman said.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/12/01/corecivic-may-capitulate-to-kansas-citys-permit-demand-after-latest-loss-in-prison-fight/
about 2 months ago
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I forgot to post this last week! Follow the science. . .
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about 2 months ago
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Topeka's St. Francis health system and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas haven't reached contract agreement, which could leave patients out of network. Matt All, head of KS BCBS, talks about health care challenges that need to be addressed, mostly cost control.
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Kansas Blue Cross, Topeka hospital system struggle to reach agreement ⢠Kansas Reflector
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and Topekaâs St. Francis hospital have failed to reach a contract agreement.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/12/01/kansas-blue-cross-topeka-hospital-system-struggle-to-reach-agreement/
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DEAN: What's the tariff on bananas? LUTNICK: Generally 10% DEAN: Walmart has already increased the cost of bananas by 8% LUTNICK: If you build in America, there is no tariff DEAN: We cannot build bananas in America
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NEW: ProPublica has found multiple cases of women with underlying health conditions who died when they couldnât access abortions. Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.
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âTicking Time Bombâ: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldnât Get an Abortion in Texas.
Walker is one of several women ProPublica found with underlying health conditions who died when they couldnât access abortions.
https://www.propublica.org/article/texas-abortion-ban-tierra-walker-preeclampsia?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=propublica-bsky
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Interesting story today by
@anna-writes.bsky.social
that highlights research on Medicaid spending and says, "Nearly two-thirds of responding state Medicaid directors thought a budget shortfall was '50-50,' 'likely,' or 'almost certain.'
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Kansas spends more money on Medicaid with fewer enrollees, reports say ⢠Kansas Reflector
Medicaid spending is increasing in Kansas as enrollment declines, and the same trend appears across the country, according to a brief released Thursday.
https://kansasreflector.com/briefs/kansas-spends-more-money-on-medicaid-with-fewer-enrollees-report-says/
2 months ago
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As the Kansas City Chiefs come down to decision-making time on whether their new stadium will be in Kansas or Missouri, one economist who has studied sporting venues extensively says they are not an economic catalyst.
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Chiefs weigh stadium in Kansas, but economist doubts economic gains ⢠Kansas Reflector
The Kansas City Chiefs may be considering Kansas for a new stadium, but one economist says the economic benefits to stadiums are over sold.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/11/11/chiefs-weigh-stadium-in-kansas-but-economist-doubts-economic-gains/
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Great questions and interesting conversations.
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2 months ago
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Kansas utility regulators today passed a large-load tariff that is expected to. help spread out costs of meeting data center and other big power user needs so that the costs don't hit residential and small businesses.
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New Kansas rules set guidelines for data centers, big power users to protect smaller customers ⢠Kansas Reflector
New Kansas businesses with demanding electricity requirements will be subject to a large-load tariff after the KCC approved it Thursday
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/11/06/new-kansas-rules-set-guidelines-for-data-centers-big-power-users-to-protect-smaller-customers/
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ProPublica
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The IRS is reportedly not offering its Direct File program next year. Hereâs a look back at how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free: (Published 2019)
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Inside TurboTaxâs 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans From Filing Their Taxes for Free
Using lobbying, the revolving door and âdark patternâ customer tricks, Intuit fended off the governmentâs attempts to make tax filing free and easy, and created its multi-billion-dollar franchise.
https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-turbotax-20-year-fight-to-stop-americans-from-filing-their-taxes-for-free?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=propublica-bsky
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Former U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts said the get-the-work-done approach he admired, which brought a stalwart Republican like himself together with dedicated Democrats, should serve as a salve for partisan wounds inflicted by political champions of division.
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Retired U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts yearns for days when bipartisanship wasn't a nasty word ⢠Kansas Reflector
Former U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, a Kansas Republican, speaks with the Kansas Oral History Project about people and policy defining his political career.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/11/03/retired-u-s-sen-pat-roberts-yearns-for-days-when-bipartisanship-wasnt-a-nasty-word/
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Kansans and others can find out starting Saturday what the costs will be on their health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Some Kansans are already seeing health insurance go up $700 a month -- unsustainable for many people.
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Rising health insurance costs hit Kansans amid Congressional battle over subsidies ⢠Kansas Reflector
Kansans purchasing health insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace are likely to see their premiums increase in 2026
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/10/31/rising-health-insurance-costs-hit-kansans-amid-congressional-battle-over-subsidies/
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Kansans are feeling the fear and anxiety around the federal government shutdown, whether they are missing SNAP payments or paychecks as furloughed federal employees. Businesses, too, are being impacted.
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âHope for the bestâ: Government shutdown strains Kansas food resources, local businesses ⢠Kansas Reflector
Kansans are scrambling to pay bills and feed their families as they miss federal government paychecks and food assistance payments.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/10/29/hope-for-the-best-government-shutdown-strains-kansas-food-resources-local-businesses/
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The Kansas abortion trial with wide-reaching implications for state lawmakers and health care providers wrapped Friday with arguments over the two sidesâ differing definitions of pain, humanity and consciousness.
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Kansas navigates post-Dobbs world with state abortion restrictions in limbo ⢠Kansas Reflector
The Kansas abortion trial with wide-reaching implications for state lawmakers and health care providers wrapped Friday with arguments over the two sidesâ differing definitions of pain, humanity and co...
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/10/23/kansas-navigates-post-dobbs-world-with-state-abortion-restrictions-in-limbo/
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jokingly called this my "opus" but talking with Southwest Power Pool expert was really fascinating - our energy use in the area will double in the next 10 years!
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Kansas region expects, plans for near doubling of energy usage through next decade ⢠Kansas Reflector
Southwest Power Pool experts project energy usage to grow by 96% during the next decade in its 14-state region.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/10/21/kansas-region-expects-plans-for-near-doubling-of-energy-usage-through-next-decade/
3 months ago
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3 months ago
Kansas Legislature's committee hearing prompts heated debate on biased testimony on election reform.
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Personal attacks derail interim Kansas legislative committee hearing on election reform ⢠Kansas Reflector
Kansas Legislature's committee on election transparency engages in lights-out argument about partisanship in crafting the list of invited speakers.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/10/16/personal-attacks-derail-interim-kansas-legislative-committee-hearing-on-election-reform/
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More Kansas parents of kindergarteners used vaccine exemptions for their children last school year, a trend that a leading Kansas doctor expects to see continue if we continue the "unfortunate melding" of science and politics.
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Kansas reports rise in vaccine exemptions for public school kindergarteners ⢠Kansas Reflector
More Kansas families with kindergarteners last year claimed state vaccine exemptions than in previous years.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/10/15/kansas-reports-rise-in-vaccine-exemptions-for-public-school-kindergarteners/
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Next-gen nuclear energy is emission-free, but it costs a lot of $$$. TerraPower, founded by Bill Gates, is building its new Natrium plant in Wyoming and exploring the idea of one in Kansas. I talked with one of their leaders about what new nuclear is.
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Q&A: How new technology would fuel a different kind of nuclear power plant in Kansas ⢠Kansas Reflector
A TerraPower leader talks about the next generation of nuclear power plants and how they differ in design from Kansas' Wolf Creek.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/10/06/qa-how-new-technology-would-fuel-a-different-kind-of-nuclear-power-plant-in-kansas/
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Kansas is out of compliance with a federal rule ensuring there's no conflict of interest among providers supporting Kansans with intellectual & developmental disabilities. But changes could disrupt care for vulnerable people, advocates told legislators.
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Kansas disability service providers say conflict of interest rule could cause 'massive' problems ⢠Kansas Reflector
Complying with a federal policy designed to avoid conflicts of interest could cause âmassive system disruptionâ for Kansans who have IDD.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/10/01/kansas-disability-service-providers-say-conflict-of-interest-rule-could-cause-massive-problems/
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Kansas cancer survivor fears for health care as Congress weighs premium tax credit extension
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Kansas cancer survivor fears for health care as Congress weighs premium tax credit extension ⢠Kansas Reflector
Dawn Wheeler, a small business owner in Edwardsville, receives treatment for her metastatic breast cancer almost weekly.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/09/30/kansas-cancer-survivor-fears-for-health-care-as-congress-weighs-premium-tax-credit-extension/
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A Kansas judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by AG Kobach trying to force the state to turn over food program personal data to the federal government. Kansas leaders have been concerned they might violate privacy regs and have held off.
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Kansas judge dismisses Kobach's lawsuit over governor's refusal to give food program data to feds ⢠Kansas Reflector
A Kansas district court judge dismissed a case filed by AG Kris Kobach that challenged the right of Kansas to withhold personal SNAP data.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/09/30/kansas-judge-dismisses-kobachs-lawsuit-over-governors-refusal-to-give-food-program-data-to-feds/
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Allowing ACA Marketplace credits to expire, as currently proposed, will make ACA health plans unaffordable for a lot of Kansans (and millions nationwide). Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and others urge Dems and Republicans to work together.
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Kansas governor says health care cuts will have 'disastrous effects' if Congress can't reach deal ⢠Kansas Reflector
Gov. Laura Kelly warned Wednesday that the loss of Affordable Care Act Marketplace tax credits will have "disastrous effects" on health care unless they are restored by Congress before enrollment begi...
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/09/24/kansas-governor-says-health-care-cuts-will-have-disastrous-effects-if-congress-cant-reach-deal/
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The federal government has entered the fight between the city of Leavenworth and private prison CoreCivic, accusing Leavenworth of interfering with federal immigration work and violating the supremacy clause.
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Federal government accuses Kansas town of âaggressive and unlawfulâ interference with CoreCivic ⢠Kansas Reflector
The U.S. DOJ joined CoreCivic in its legal fight with Leavenworth, accusing the city of âaggressive and unlawfulâ interference.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/09/23/federal-government-accuses-kansas-town-of-aggressive-and-unlawful-interference-in-corecivic-operations/
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Greatly enjoyed this conversation with KU Prof John Head about environmental & ag crises, how we shift our culture to be more interconnected with the world -- all from a perspective of his international law background. There's a podcast and an article.
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Kansas law professor calls for cultural shifts to address environmental crises ⢠Kansas Reflector
People must reconsider their connection to other species and KU professor and international law expert John Head
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/09/22/kansas-law-professor-calls-for-cultural-shifts-to-address-environmental-crises/
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Once more, SNAP data requests from the federal government are in the news. Kansas AG Kris Kobach sued the governor and head of DCF to demand the release of data. Their court filings got heated and a judge will decide soon if the case should be dismissed.
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âSad political stuntâ: Lawsuit between Kobach, Kansas governor heats up ⢠Kansas Reflector
A lawsuit filed by AG Kris Kobach to force Kansas leaders to turn over SNAP data to the feds heated up this week with sharply worded filings.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/09/19/sad-political-stunt-lawsuit-between-kobach-kansas-governor-heats-up/
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www.kcur.org/environment-...
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A USDA trade report no longer explains its data. Now economists are raising transparency concerns
The quarterly Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade used to include data tables of imports and exports, plus a written analysis. But the last two reports have only included the data, leaving readers to ...
https://www.kcur.org/environment-agriculture/2025-09-18/usda-trade-report-data-analysis-economists-transparency-concerns
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Toronto Star
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Fired CDC chief Susan Monarez warns senators that RFK Jr. is endangering public health
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Fired CDC chief Susan Monarez warns senators that RFK Jr. is endangering public health
The U.S. public health system is headed to a âvery dangerous place,â warned the ousted chief of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/fired-cdc-chief-susan-monarez-warns-senators-that-rfk-jr-is-endangering-public-health/article_2597f7f9-3a5e-5a6f-a1c8-ec4312eca4fa.html
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Christie Peterson had never been arrested before, but she went to Washington, D.C., to share concerns about the political environment.
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Kansas activists arrested in Washington say they want political concerns heard ⢠Kansas Reflector
Christie Peterson was one of nine Kansans arrested in Washington, D.C., last week in what they called an act of civil disobedience.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/09/17/kansas-activists-arrested-in-washington-say-they-want-political-concerns-heard/
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Enjoyed the opportunity to talk with a real statesman - former US ag sec Dan Glickman. He discussed tariffs, the Farm Bill and how he wishes everyone would just work together.
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Former ag secretary Glickman worries about âsledgehammerâ trade policies affecting Kansas farmers ⢠Kansas Reflector
Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman pushed for deepening relationships growth opportunities for Kansas farmers.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/08/28/former-ag-secretary-glickman-worries-about-sledgehammer-trade-policies-affecting-kansas-farmers/
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It's tough for KS officials to grasp all the effects of Trump's spending & tax cut plan because there's not a lot of definitive information. Kansas legislators heard a report on possible budget impacts yesterday. Note that this was only budget issues -- because it doesn't detail lost jobs, etc.
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Statehouse panel takes stock of winners, losers under Trumpâs new spending plan ⢠Kansas Reflector
Agriculture is a potential winner of new federal dollars when Kansas officials considered the stateâs gains and losses from the âone big, beautiful billâ act
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/08/27/statehouse-panel-takes-stock-of-winners-losers-under-trumps-new-spending-plan/
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Been writing a lot about the collection of Kansans' personal data from a food nutrition program lately. Now a Kansas leader shares the details of the program and why sharing the data won't help fight fraud and abuse, as political attacks contend it will.
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Kansas official defends refusal to turn over private food program data in face of political attacks ⢠Kansas Reflector
Kansas officials refused demands from the federal government to access residentsâ personal data solely based on their legal responsibilities.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/08/26/kansas-official-defends-refusal-to-turn-over-private-food-program-data-in-face-of-political-attacks/
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Excellent story by
@anna-writes.bsky.social
on how Trump's homeless policies moves "things back 35-40 years or longer," one expert says -- threatening to increase homelessness and failing to listen to evidence-based practices on home people who are unhoused.
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Trump order on homelessness will undo decades of progress, Kansas service providers warn ⢠Kansas Reflector
Service providers say President Donald Trumpâs executive order could jeopardize their efforts to help those who are experiencing homelessness.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/08/20/trump-order-on-homelessness-will-undo-decades-of-progress-kansas-service-providers-warn/
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Really interesting to see the changes that happened in the Junction City hospital -- from near failure to squeaking by with a profit.
add a skeleton here at some point
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Check out this story from
@timcarpenter.bsky.social
about nurses being penalized for paperwork errors when they renew their license.
kansasreflector.com/2025/08/07/k...
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Kansas legislators alarmed nurses suffer 'draconian' penalty for license renewal errors ⢠Kansas Reflector
House lawmakers launch aggressive inquiry into the Kansas State Board of Nursing's handling of licensure cases.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/08/07/kansas-legislators-alarmed-nurses-suffer-draconian-penalty-for-license-renewal-errors/
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Another CoreCivic hearing this week, where the private prison company asked the judge to dismiss three counts that the city of Leavenworth has levied against the company. A rally ahead of time focused on immigration issues.
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CoreCivic asks district judge to dismiss counts, pushes to reopen Leavenworth prison ⢠Kansas Reflector
CoreCivic attorneys asked a judge Wednesday to dismiss three counts in a case filed by the City of Leavenworth.
https://kansasreflector.com/2025/08/06/corecivic-asks-district-judge-to-dismiss-counts-pushes-to-reopen-leavenworth-prison/
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