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Gov. Laura Kelly overruled several bills during a second round of vetoes before the Legislature returns in April. (Sherman Smith/ Kansas Reflector)

Gov. Laura Kelly overruled several bills during a second round of vetoes before the Legislature returns in April. (Sherman Smith/ Kansas Reflector)

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Kansas Governor Vetoes Bills Dealing with ‘Abortion Reversal’, Mail-in Ballots, Child Care

Rachel Mipro
Friday, April 21, 2023
TOPEKA— Gov. Laura Kelly shot down a scientifically unsound “abortion reversal” bill, one of several pieces of legislation she rejected in a round of vetoes met with outrage from Republicans. Kelly announced her veto of House Bill 2264 Wednesday.
Monica Curls

Monica Curls

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Monica Curls Wins KC School Board Seat

News Staff
Friday, April 21, 2023
Monica Curls, a write-in candidate for the Kansas City, Missouri School District Board of Directors representing Sub-District 4 has been declared the winner according to unofficial election board results. No candidates had met the filing deadline for the seat being vacated by Marvia Jones.
KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas (right) in this screenshot was interviewed by MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow following Monday’s announcement of charges against Andrew Lester, a white Kansas City homeowner for shooting twice, Ralph Yarl, 16, an unarmed black honor student.

KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas (right) in this screenshot was interviewed by MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow following Monday’s announcement of charges against Andrew Lester, a white Kansas City homeowner for shooting twice, Ralph Yarl, 16, an unarmed black honor student.

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Public Outrage Follows Shooting of 16-Year-Old Black Honor Student by White KC Homeowner

Tineeka Jackson
Friday, April 21, 2023
Clay County Prosecutor, Zachary Thompson on Monday announced two felony charges against Northland Kansas City homeowner, Andrew Lester for shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl on Thursday, April 13. Lester, 84, is white and Yarl, an honor student, is black.
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KC to Host International Basketball Events in 2023

News Staff
Friday, April 14, 2023
Kansas City’s Municipal Auditorium will host four international men’s and women’s basketball events – one each month – from June to September 2023.
Democratic state Rep. Justin Jones of Nashville speaks before his colleagues voted to expel him from the House last Thursday, April 6. Seth Herald/Getty Images

Democratic state Rep. Justin Jones of Nashville speaks before his colleagues voted to expel him from the House last Thursday, April 6. Seth Herald/Getty Images

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Both Black Tennessee Lawmakers Have Been Reinstated after Being Expelled by GOP

Bill Chappell And Katie Riordan Npr
Friday, April 14, 2023
MEMPHIS, Tenn./April 12, 2023 — Less than a week after being expelled, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners has reappointed Justin J. Pearson to his seat representing Tennessee House District 86. Shelby County is home to Memphis, the area Pearson represents.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks at a press conference after the arraignment of former President Donald Trump in New York on April 4. John Minchillo/AP

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks at a press conference after the arraignment of former President Donald Trump in New York on April 4. John Minchillo/AP

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DA Bragg Sues Jim Jordan, Claiming ‘An Unconstitutional Attempt to Undermine’ the Case

Ilya Marritz Deepa Shivaram
Friday, April 14, 2023
NPR-- The New York prosecutor who is pursuing criminal charges against former President Donald Trump says a Republican-led congressional committee is trying to interfere with his case.
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