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The historical bipartisan legislation includes a bevy of policies from crop insurance to food stamps.
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The GOP has tried and failed to pass a ban on puberty blockers and hormone treatments, as well as gender-affirming surgery, for children with gender dysphoria. But this year, Republicans have an even stronger majority in the Kansas Statehouse.
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As the Texas Legislature prepares to return in January, the battle between two Republicans for the powerful role of House speaker is underscoring divisions within the party.
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The barrage of ads focused on trans kids playing youth sports motivated the Republican base as Democrats struggled to respond.
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With the hopes of a blue or purple Texas dashed, what might Texas look like under a second Trump administration?
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Republicans expanded their already sizable majorities in the Kansas Legislature in this week's elections, paving the way for changes on major issues like taxes and transgender rights. And in non-election news: A store recently opened in Missouri to not just sell and service typewriters, but also foster a community. Republicans in Kansas had sweeping wins in the Statehouse, dashing hopes of Democrats who expected to gain ground. Kansas News Service reporter Zane Irwin and editor Stephen Koranda discuss what the results will mean for major issues like taxes and transgender rights. Most typing is done quietly on a computer keyboard or a phone. But as St. Louis Public Radio's Jonathan Ahl reports, a couple in Rolla have opened a business they hope will build interest in a much older form of putting words on a page. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love, and KCUR Studios, and edited by Lisa Rodriguez and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.
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LaTurner cited spending more time with family and young children as the reason for his decision.
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The study found that people were more likely to rate a claim as true if it supports their political party.
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A suspicious white powder was sent in letters to dozens of GOP legislators and public officials in Kansas over the last few days. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said that while the substance has not been identified, testing has shown that it is not a risk to public safety.
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Gov. Kevin Stitt, Sen. Markwayne Mullin and Rep. Josh Brecheen are speaking out about the historic indictment of former President Donald Trump.