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Nov 22, 2022

Alex Gino, author of book that sparked effort to close Kansas town's library, speaks out - Kansas Reflector

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas issued a statement in support of the library Wednesday, urging that the library continue to be funded and that the commission abandon the ban of these materials...

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas issued a statement in support of the library Wednesday, urging that the library continue to be funded and that the commission abandon the ban of these materials...

St. Marys residents line the walls to listen to the discussion of the library’s lease renewal during a Nov. 15, 2022, city commission meeting. (Rachel Mipro/Kansas Reflector)
St. Marys residents line the walls to listen to the discussion of the library’s lease renewal during a Nov. 15, 2022, city commission meeting. (Rachel Mipro/Kansas Reflector)
Nov 22, 2022

KS police say MO rec marijuana vote won’t change approach | The Kansas City Star

“As you see Kansas become one of the last remaining states in the region where no marijuana, medical or recreational, there’s a significant concern that the Kansas Highway Patrol will continue to focus its...

“As you see Kansas become one of the last remaining states in the region where no marijuana, medical or recreational, there’s a significant concern that the Kansas Highway Patrol will continue to focus its...

Missouri voters approved Amendment 3, which will make it legal for those 21 and over to buy and use marijuana, and will create a state program regulating who can get licenses to grow and sell recreational marijuana. RICH SUGG rsugg@kcstar.com Read more a
Missouri voters approved Amendment 3, which will make it legal for those 21 and over to buy and use marijuana, and will create a state program regulating who can get licenses to grow and sell recreational marijuana. RICH SUGG rsugg@kcstar.com Read more a
Nov 21, 2022

ACLU urges St. Marys City Commission to drop censorship fight, fund library

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“And the St. Mary’s commission’s insistence on banning items containing content they don’t like could have constitutional implications when it comes to library patrons’ rights to free expression and the...

“And the St. Mary’s commission’s insistence on banning items containing content they don’t like could have constitutional implications when it comes to library patrons’ rights to free expression and the...

St. Marys library may be in jeopardy, lease set to end in December
St. Marys library may be in jeopardy, lease set to end in December
Nov 10, 2022

Misleading texts are steering Kansas voters to the wrong polling places. It's a nationwide problem | KCUR 89.3 - NPR in Kansas City

Kansas officials are warning voters to be wary of text messages directing them to incorrect polling places on Election Day.

Kansas officials are warning voters to be wary of text messages directing them to incorrect polling places on Election Day.

A text message containing incorrect information sent to a voter in Overland Park, KS.
A text message containing incorrect information sent to a voter in Overland Park, KS.
Nov 10, 2022

Text messages direct Kansas voters to wrong polling location - Kansas Reflector

The unsolicited text messages, which arrived Sunday night and appeared to target Democrats and unaffiliated voters, mirror similar misinformation campaigns in other states.

The unsolicited text messages, which arrived Sunday night and appeared to target Democrats and unaffiliated voters, mirror similar misinformation campaigns in other states.

Registered voters in Kansas received text messages that appear to be sent by “Mari with Voting Futures” and encourage them to vote. But the messages direct voters to incorrect polling sites. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)
Registered voters in Kansas received text messages that appear to be sent by “Mari with Voting Futures” and encourage them to vote. But the messages direct voters to incorrect polling sites. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)
Nov 10, 2022

How to find your Kansas voting location after misleading texts

The ACLU of Kansas has gotten over 25 calls about the text messages Monday, said Sharon Brett, the group's legal director.

The ACLU of Kansas has gotten over 25 calls about the text messages Monday, said Sharon Brett, the group's legal director.

Text messages purporting to instruct voters on their polling place for the Nov. 8 election were criticized by voters and election officials Monday as misleading. Screenshot
Text messages purporting to instruct voters on their polling place for the Nov. 8 election were criticized by voters and election officials Monday as misleading. Screenshot