Laura Kelly
Laura Kelly is the Democratic Governor of Kansas, known for her centrist approach to governance and commitment to public education and healthcare. Recently, she made headlines by vetoing a bill that would have prohibited state funds from being used for gender transition treatments for minors, standing in opposition to the growing trend of restrictive legislation inspired by federal executive orders.
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Laura Kelly, the Democratic governor, had her veto overridden by state legislators for the bill that restricts transgender rights.
Kansas anula documentos de identificação de mais de mil residentes transgénero | EUA
Portugal· 2026-02-28
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, whose veto of the bill was ultimately overridden by the Republican-led Kansas Legislature, had previously called it a 'poorly drafted bill with significant, far-reaching consequences.'
Kansas voids transgender driver's licenses and birth certificates under new law
United States· 2026-02-27
Kansas' Laura Kelly is one of the Democratic governors who issued a statement regarding the White House's actions.
Trump reportedly snubs Democratic governors from White House meetingUnited States· 2026-02-10
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly described the announcement of the new stadium as historic and a game-changer for the state.
Kansas City Chiefs announce move across state line from Missouri after Kansas lawmakers approve new domed stadium proposalUnited States· 2025-12-26
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly expressed excitement about the Chiefs moving to Kansas.
Chiefs announce move to Kansas with new domed stadium project for 2031United States· 2025-12-23
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly reacted to the Supreme Court’s action regarding SNAP benefits.
USDA orders states to stop issuing full SNAP benefits and to ‘undo’ benefits sent for NovemberUnited States· 2025-11-09
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly reacted to the Supreme Court’s action in a statement Friday night.
Supreme Court lets Trump pause full SNAP payments for nowUnited States· 2025-11-08
Gov. Laura Kelly of Kansas criticized the GOP governors who sent troops.
National Guard troops from GOP-led states begin arriving in DC as part of Trump’s crime crackdownUnited States· 2025-08-19
Fellow Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is head of the Democratic Governors Association.
Tim Walz leading anti-Trump mutiny at one of America's largest bipartisan groupsUnited States· 2025-07-25
Gov. Laura Kelly has held the post since early 2019, but is not eligible to run again in 2026 because she's currently serving her second consecutive term.
Kansas state Senate President Ty Masterson mounts gubernatorial bidUnited States· 2025-07-21
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly temporarily banned protests inside the Statehouse after Catholic groups pressured her to stop the Black Mass.
Satanic leader arrested after Black Mass, scuffle at Kansas StatehouseUnited States· 2025-03-29
Laura Kelly temporarily banned protests inside the Capitol building after Stewart's group announced their intention to hold a ceremony.
Index - Külföld - Rituálé és ökölharc – véres összecsapásba torkollott a sátánista szertartás
Hungary· 2025-03-29Governor Laura Kelly temporarily banned protests inside the Capitol building.
Index - Külföld - Rituálé és ökölharc – véres összecsapásba torkollott a sátánista szertartásHungary· 2025-03-29Governor Laura Kelly temporarily banned protests inside the Statehouse due to the planned Black Mass.
Satanist leader’s attempt to hold Black Mass in Kansas Statehouse sparks chaos and 4 arrestsUnited States· 2025-03-29
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly issued an order barring The Satanic Grotto from entering the State House for its planned demonstration.
Kansas lawmakers try to halt satanic 'black mass' demonstration at State CapitolUnited States· 2025-03-21
Laura Kelly declared a state of emergency due to favorable conditions for fires and the possibility of severe storms.
Tornados en EEUU dejan al menos 31 muertos
Honduras· 2025-03-16Laura Kelly vetoed the Help Not Harm Act, stating it was not appropriate for her state.
Advocates celebrate veto override of bill protecting kids from transgender surgeriesUnited States· 2025-02-20
Governor Laura Kelly opposed the bill banning gender-transition treatments for minors.
Kansas Lawmakers Override Veto of Ban on Transition Care for MinorsUnited States· 2025-02-18Laura Kelly vetoed a bill that would have prohibited state funds from being used on gender transition treatments for minors.
Trump's 'two sexes' order spurs state-level efforts to crack down on trans treatments for minorsUnited States· 2025-02-14
