TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A proposed ban in Kansas on gender-affirming care for minors also would bar state employees from promoting it — or even children’s social transitioning.
Teachers and social workers who support LGBTQ+ rights worry that they could be disciplined or fired for helping kids who are exploring their gender identities.
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed the proposed ban, and top Republicans anticipated Friday that the GOP-controlled Legislature will attempt to override her action before lawmakers adjourn for the year Tuesday. Their bill appeared to have the two-thirds majorities needed in both chambers to override a veto when it passed last month, but that could depend on all Republicans being present and none of them switching.
Supporters of the bill said the provision now being singled out for criticism is designed to ensure that the banned care — puberty blockers, hormone treatments and surgery — isn’t still promoted with tax dollars or other state resources.
Freya Allan goes braless in a long
Explainer: What do we know about Kate's preventative chemotherapy?
'Strong' quake hits West Coast
Ministers to mark 75 years of NATO, discuss more support for Ukraine
The opening round of the Wells Fargo Championship is delayed with rain in the forecast
Israel dismisses UN resolution on possible war crimes as 'distorted text'
NZ could breach European free trade deal if it doesn't meet Paris Agreement obligations
Malaysian soccer player splashed with acid, two others attacked in a week of rare violence
British Army to remove claim Princess of Wales will attend event
PrettyLittleThing billionaire Umar Kamani and new wife Nada host Disney
Raising height of Speedway fences to be considered in crash investigation