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Jenna Barackman covers Kansas politics and government. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Kansas.

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Kansas enacts increased penalties for killing, injuring police animals after Kelly veto

Government & Politics

Kansas enacts increased penalties for killing, injuring police animals after Kelly veto

Updated April 30, 2024 at 9:36 AM

Kansas Republicans easily override Kelly vetoes, enacting new restrictions on abortions

Government & Politics

Kansas Republicans easily override Kelly vetoes, enacting new restrictions on abortions

Updated April 29, 2024 at 9:58 PM

Is it ‘so easy’ for minors to get gender-affirming health care, as Kansas lawmakers say?

Government & Politics

Is it ‘so easy’ for minors to get gender-affirming health care, as Kansas lawmakers say?

April 25, 2024 at 1:57 PM

Why Gov. Kelly vetoed bill increasing penalties for killing or harming police animals

Government & Politics

Why Gov. Kelly vetoed bill increasing penalties for killing or harming police animals

April 22, 2024 at 1:26 PM

Kansas Gov. Kelly’s ‘gut sense’ says recent tax proposal too expensive, unsustainable

Government & Politics

Kansas Gov. Kelly’s ‘gut sense’ says recent tax proposal too expensive, unsustainable

Updated April 16, 2024 at 11:40 PM

Kansas governor vetoes bill blocking cities from banning single-use plastic containers

Government & Politics

Kansas governor vetoes bill blocking cities from banning single-use plastic containers

April 15, 2024 at 1:05 PM

Could a Kansas bill censor non-explicit, LGBTQ+ content? Lawyers, lawmakers disagree

Government & Politics

Could a Kansas bill censor non-explicit, LGBTQ+ content? Lawyers, lawmakers disagree

April 11, 2024 at 9:54 AM

Kansas anti-discrimination laws lag behind federal statute. Is local action the solution?

Government & Politics

Kansas anti-discrimination laws lag behind federal statute. Is local action the solution?

April 10, 2024 at 5:00 AM

Kansas Republicans pass bill criminalizing abortion coercion, dismiss effort to expand it

Government & Politics

Kansas Republicans pass bill criminalizing abortion coercion, dismiss effort to expand it

April 1, 2024 at 3:52 PM

Weeks after Lawrence enacts plastic bag ban, Kansas Senate advances bill to block it

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Weeks after Lawrence enacts plastic bag ban, Kansas Senate advances bill to block it

Updated March 27, 2024 at 12:08 PM

Kansas lawmakers advance tightened cybersecurity measures after judicial attack

Government & Politics

Kansas lawmakers advance tightened cybersecurity measures after judicial attack

March 25, 2024 at 2:16 PM

Kansas House advances bill barring DEI statements in university hirings

Government & Politics

Kansas House advances bill barring DEI statements in university hirings

Updated March 22, 2024 at 4:05 PM