Equality Kansas statement on 2022 Redistricting Process
The following remarks were delivered by EQKS director Thomas Witt to the Kansas Legislature’s joint House and Senate Redistricting Committees. In the upcoming 2022 legislative session, Equality Kansas will be taking a strong position on and prioritizing...
Action on Wichita non-discrimination ordinance delayed
This last Tuesday, July 13, the Wichita City Council voted 5 to 2 to delay, for 90 days, final action on a fully inclusive non‑discrimination ordinance. This follows a 4 to 3 vote in favor of an earlier ordinance version on June 15, and another 4 to 3 vote in favor...
Of 14 votes to override Governor Kelly’s vetoes, SB55 is the only one sustained
On Monday, the Kansas legislature held a total of 14 votes to override Governor Laura Kelly’s vetoes. Of those 14, only one veto – SB 55, the anti-trans youth bill – was sustained. All of Governor Kelly’s other vetoes were overridden by the...
Businesses, health care professionals and faith leaders: Please sign a letter supporting Governor Kelly’s SB55 veto
On Monday, May 3, the Kansas Legislature reconvenes for a proposed nine-day wrap-up session. Often referred to as “veto” session, the next week will see the legislature finalize the state budget and attempt to override any vetoes issued by Governor Laura...