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Privacy concerns linger in reproductive health care despite HIPAA lawsuit’s dismissal | via @kelciemmorris.bsky.social #ksleg
Privacy concerns linger in reproductive health care despite HIPAA lawsuit’s dismissal • Kansas Reflector
The four lawsuits at the center of a Republican-led effort to ensure law enforcement can access reproductive health records are now mostly resolved, after attorneys for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxt...
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December 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Privacy concerns linger in reproductive health care despite HIPAA lawsuit’s dismissal | via @kelciemmorris.bsky.social #ksleg
Opinion from Giovanni Luca Cascio Rizzo: People who talk with their hands seem more clear and persuasive — new research #ksleg
People who talk with their hands seem more clear and persuasive — new research • Kansas Reflector
As someone who studies communication, I’d noticed how some speakers seemed instantly clearer when they gestured.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Opinion from Giovanni Luca Cascio Rizzo: People who talk with their hands seem more clear and persuasive — new research #ksleg
Trump order ending birthright citizenship to be argued at US Supreme Court | via @fischler.bsky.social #ksleg
Trump order ending birthright citizenship to be argued at US Supreme Court • Kansas Reflector
The U.S. Supreme Court said Friday justices will hear a case to decide if President Donald Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship is constitutional.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Trump order ending birthright citizenship to be argued at US Supreme Court | via @fischler.bsky.social #ksleg
CDC vaccine committee overturns decades-old hepatitis B recommendation for newborns | via @mayahoman.bsky.social #ksleg
CDC vaccine committee overturns decades-old hepatitis B recommendation for newborns • Kansas Reflector
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention committee voted to do away with a recommendation that all newborn babies receive a vaccine against hepatitis B, ending a policy that has been in place sinc...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
CDC vaccine committee overturns decades-old hepatitis B recommendation for newborns | via @mayahoman.bsky.social #ksleg
Rural Kansas hospital missed out on $2 million in taxpayer funds that went to cities instead | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg
Rural Kansas hospital missed out on $2 million in taxpayer funds that went to cities instead • Kansas Reflector
People in one of Kansas’ southernmost counties noticed in 2014 their local hospital was struggling, so they voted to create a sales tax that would direct funds to keep their health care system afloat.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Rural Kansas hospital missed out on $2 million in taxpayer funds that went to cities instead | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg
Opinion from @ericthomasphoto.bsky.social: Could my World Cup dreams for Kansas City come true Friday? #ksleg
Could my World Cup dreams for Kansas City come true Friday? • Kansas Reflector
FIFA, the worldwide soccer cabal, is hosting the World Cup Draw in Washington, D.C. At the event, teams will be put into groups of four.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Opinion from @ericthomasphoto.bsky.social: Could my World Cup dreams for Kansas City come true Friday? #ksleg
Federal law strips food support from thousands of refugees and human trafficking victims in Kansas | via @crazeywriter.bsky.social #ksleg
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.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Federal law strips food support from thousands of refugees and human trafficking victims in Kansas | via @crazeywriter.bsky.social #ksleg
Signalgate report says Hegseth created a risk to national security with cellphone messages | via @jennifershutt.bsky.social #ksleg
Signalgate report says Hegseth created a risk to national security with cellphone messages • Kansas Reflector
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated official policy when he used the publicly available Signal app to message about military plans from his personal cell phone, including imminent bombings in Yeme...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Signalgate report says Hegseth created a risk to national security with cellphone messages | via @jennifershutt.bsky.social #ksleg
U.S. work authorizations for legal immigrants slashed from 5 years to 18 months | via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social #ksleg
U.S. work authorizations for legal immigrants slashed from 5 years to 18 months • Kansas Reflector
The Trump administration Thursday announced new restrictions for immigrants, reducing the work authorization periods from five years to 18 months, the latest crackdown on legal immigration.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
U.S. work authorizations for legal immigrants slashed from 5 years to 18 months | via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social #ksleg
Most ACA marketplace users can’t afford potential increases, poll shows | via @jennifershutt.bsky.social #ksleg
Most ACA marketplace users can’t afford potential increases, poll shows • Kansas Reflector
Americans who purchase their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are bracing for a steep rise in costs next year that many say they will not be able to afford, according to a ...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Most ACA marketplace users can’t afford potential increases, poll shows | via @jennifershutt.bsky.social #ksleg
Kansas House Democrat chosen to complete term of former Wichita senator | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg
Kansas House Democrat chosen to complete term of former Wichita senator • Kansas Reflector
House Democrat Silas Miller to take Kansas Senate seat in the 25th District of Wichita after resignation of Democratic Sen. Mary Ware.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Kansas House Democrat chosen to complete term of former Wichita senator | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg
English language teacher at Turner Elementary School earns surprise $25,000 Milken award | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg
English language teacher at Turner Elementary School earns surprise $25,000 Milken award • Kansas Reflector
Elementary teacher in Turner School District wins $25,000 Milken Education Award for exceptional commitment to students in Kansas City, Kansas.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
English language teacher at Turner Elementary School earns surprise $25,000 Milken award | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg
Wichita State University president preparing campus for budget cuts, staff reductions | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg
Wichita State University president preparing campus for budget cuts, staff reductions • Kansas Reflector
Wichita State University officials sound a warning about future budget cuts and staff layoffs, a message relevant to other public universities in Kansas.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Wichita State University president preparing campus for budget cuts, staff reductions | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg
Kansas governor says One Big Beautiful Bill Act could cost state $150 million or more | via @crazeywriter.bsky.social #ksleg
Kansas governor says One Big Beautiful Bill Act could cost state $150 million or more • Kansas Reflector
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will potentially cost Kansas about $150 million as provisions cutting health care programs go into effect, Gov. Kelly said.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Kansas governor says One Big Beautiful Bill Act could cost state $150 million or more | via @crazeywriter.bsky.social #ksleg
When we asked our readers why they support our work, they said they appreciate our watchdog investigations across underreported parts of Kansas.
“You answer questions I want to ask and you answer questions I don't even think to ask,” wrote Keith R. from Hutchinson.
“You answer questions I want to ask and you answer questions I don't even think to ask,” wrote Keith R. from Hutchinson.
December 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
When we asked our readers why they support our work, they said they appreciate our watchdog investigations across underreported parts of Kansas.
“You answer questions I want to ask and you answer questions I don't even think to ask,” wrote Keith R. from Hutchinson.
“You answer questions I want to ask and you answer questions I don't even think to ask,” wrote Keith R. from Hutchinson.
Kansas accountant diverted family funds to fictitious ‘Middle Finger Ranch’ | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg
Kansas accountant diverted family funds to fictitious ‘Middle Finger Ranch’ • Kansas Reflector
A Kansas accountant stole $400,000 from his family, transferred it to a fake ranch, then used the funds to pay for construction of his new home.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Kansas accountant diverted family funds to fictitious ‘Middle Finger Ranch’ | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg
Opinion editor @claywires.bsky.social writes: Coddle or confront: Should Kansans offer each other the truth or wish-washy affirmations? #ksleg
Coddle or confront: Should Kansans offer each other the truth or wish-washy affirmations? • Kansas Reflector
What do we owe one another? This strikes me as one of the most important questions facing Kansans and Americans today. When our family, friends and neighbors pursue a harmful course, do we offer them ...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Opinion editor @claywires.bsky.social writes: Coddle or confront: Should Kansans offer each other the truth or wish-washy affirmations? #ksleg
US Senate panel seeks speedy bipartisan deal on health insurance subsidies | via @jennifershutt.bsky.social #ksleg
US Senate panel seeks speedy bipartisan deal on health insurance subsidies • Kansas Reflector
The U.S. Senate committee that oversees health care started coalescing around an approach to lower costs for Americans during a hearing.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM
US Senate panel seeks speedy bipartisan deal on health insurance subsidies | via @jennifershutt.bsky.social #ksleg
Federal judge blocks sweeping immigration arrests in D.C. without warrants | via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social #ksleg
Federal judge blocks sweeping immigration arrests in D.C. without warrants • Kansas Reflector
A federal judge late Tuesday barred federal agents from carrying out warrantless arrests in the District of Columbia unless they can demonstrate probable cause, after immigration advocates sued.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Federal judge blocks sweeping immigration arrests in D.C. without warrants | via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social #ksleg
University of Kansas joins $3.7 million program to generate more special education doctorates | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg
University of Kansas joins $3.7 million program to generate more special education doctorates • Kansas Reflector
University of Kansas, Wayne State University and University of Arizona are partners in 4-year, $3.75 million program to boost special education doctorates.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
University of Kansas joins $3.7 million program to generate more special education doctorates | via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social #ksleg
Kansas congressman highlights bipartisan drunk driving bill as state receives mediocre safety rating | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg
Kansas congressman highlights bipartisan drunk driving bill as state receives mediocre safety rating • Kansas Reflector
s a representative of 60 mostly rural Kansas counties, U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann said road safety is not an abstract policy concept.“For me, it’s personal,” the Republican said in recorded remarks at a We...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Kansas congressman highlights bipartisan drunk driving bill as state receives mediocre safety rating | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg
Kansas to boost access to behavioral health care with share of $72M grant | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg
Kansas to boost access to behavioral health care with share of $72M grant • Kansas Reflector
Two years ago, Kansas ranked dead last in a national assessment of mental illness and access to behavioral health care.In 2025, that ranking rose to 18th in the nation, and state officials say the shi...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Kansas to boost access to behavioral health care with share of $72M grant | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg
Opinion from Tara Wallace: Kansas communities depend social workers. So why reclassify them as ‘nonprofessional’? #ksleg
Kansas communities depend social workers. So why reclassify them as 'nonprofessional'? • Kansas Reflector
MSW programs are already strained by high field-education costs. Removing our professional status may reduce opportunities.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Opinion from Tara Wallace: Kansas communities depend social workers. So why reclassify them as ‘nonprofessional’? #ksleg
No ‘clear path forward’ in US Senate on spiraling health care costs, with deadline near | via @jennifershutt.bsky.social #ksleg
No ‘clear path forward’ in US Senate on spiraling health care costs, with deadline near • Kansas Reflector
Republicans and Democrats in the Senate agree that health care costs are rising too quickly and expect to vote next week on legislation that could help Americans.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:54 AM
No ‘clear path forward’ in US Senate on spiraling health care costs, with deadline near | via @jennifershutt.bsky.social #ksleg
Trump administration threatens to yank food stamps funding from Democratic-led states | via @fischler.bsky.social #ksleg
Trump administration threatens to yank food stamps funding from Democratic-led states • Kansas Reflector
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin next week to block nutrition assistance funding for states led by Democrats that have not provided data on fraud in the program, Secretary Brooke Rollins ...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Trump administration threatens to yank food stamps funding from Democratic-led states | via @fischler.bsky.social #ksleg