Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga
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Kansas News Service
Krystal Anderson died in March after giving birth to a stillborn daughter. For Black women like her, the risk of dying of pregnancy-related causes is greater than for white women.
Zane Irwin
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Kansas News Service
Calen Moore
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Kansas News Service
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The law went into effect July 1 after passing nearly unanimously in the 2024 legislative session. -
A study by the Commonwealth Fund ranks Kansas 32nd in the U.S. on women’s health metrics. The state got low marks for health care affordability and access. -
A landmark federal staffing mandate has prompted fierce disagreement between resident advocates and the nursing home industry. -
More than two years after his arrest, the former Kansas City, Kansas Police detective finally has a trial date. Golubski is accused of using his law enforcement status to kidnap and rape vulnerable Black women. -
The district's new boundaries changed the demographics and political landscape. The race is attracting attention from both parties after sitting Republican Congressman Jake LaTurner said he would not run for reelection. -
Scientists want to know how well bees are coping with habitat loss. But first, they need to be able to tell nearly identical species apart. -
The decisions cement the state’s role as a key abortion access point for patients across the broader region. -
In a settlement agreement with the Justice Department, the Wichita district plans to create new policies and eliminate others, including its use of seclusion. -
A bill in the Kansas Legislature would have provided millions of dollars to build homeless shelters across the state. But lawmakers let the bill stall in committee and left Topeka for the year without taking any meaningful action to address the growing problem. -
Abortion providers say the law, which requires them to report women's reasons for getting abortions to state officials, is invasive and unconstitutional. Anti-abortion groups say it will provide meaningful data to policymakers.
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