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Lawmakers have vowed to continue the push for legislation banning transgender athletes from girls and women s sports, even though members were unable to garner enough votes to overturn a veto from Gov. Laura Kelly Monday. The bill, part of an effort sweeping conservative statehouses across the country, was rejected by Kelly last month. She echoed concerns from LGBT activists that it would harm the mental health of transgender youths, saying it sends a devastating message and threatened the state s economic standing. In a tense vote Monday, the Kansas Senate nearly garnered enough votes to move forward with overturning the veto. Members ultimately fell one vote shy of the 27-member threshold needed to override, with three Republican members opting to oppose the legislation. ....
Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector photo by: Noah Taborda/Kansas Reflector Rep. Blake Carpenter argued against claims that a license plate bearing the Gadsden Flag was based in slavery and racism. Instead, he said, the plate shows a desire for freedom from tyrannical government. Updated at 5:18 p.m. Monday TOPEKA The Kansas Legislature moved Monday to override the governor’s veto on a hotly-debated bill to lower the concealed carry minimum age to 18. House Bill 2058 creates two license classes a standard license for those over 21 years of age and a provisional license for those who are at least 18 years of age. Kansans of 18 to 20 years would be eligible to carry concealed in public after completing gun training, a background check and paying the required state fee. ....
Wednesday night’s vote sets up a likely court battle over the public health insurance program. The Missouri Senate voted against funding Medicaid expansion Wednesday night, after a debate that will not be the final word on whether 275,000 Missourians become eligible for coverage on July 1. By a 14-20 vote, with four Republicans breaking ranks with the rest of their party, the Senate rejected an amendment to the Department of Mental Health budget offered by Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo, D-Independence. Soon after, an amendment to the medical services provided through the Department of Social Services was defeated by a similar vote. ....
Missouri Senate Communications Originally published on April 29, 2021 10:39 am The Missouri Senate voted against funding Medicaid expansion Wednesday night, after a debate that will not be the final word on whether 275,000 Missourians become eligible for coverage on July 1. By a 14-20 vote, with four Republicans breaking ranks with the rest of their party, the Senate rejected an amendment to the Department of Mental Health budget offered by Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo, D-Independence. Soon after, an amendment to the medical services provided through the Department of Social Services was defeated by a similar vote. The Senate completed work on its $35.1 billion spending plan for the year that begins July 1 after midnight following roughly eight hours of debate. It must be reconciled with the House version, which spent $32 billion, by May 7. ....