Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is in the news over new laws on religion and transgender IDs. She’s a Democrat, in office since 2019, and a former state senator.
Kansas has implemented a law requiring gender markers on driver’s licenses to match sex at birth, invalidating previous changes. Lawsuits challenge the law's constitutionality, arguing it violates privacy and bodily autonomy rights. The law also imposes fines and criminal penalties for violations, with enforcement beginning immediately.
Multiple US states have announced partnerships with Turning Point USA, promoting school chapters and religious content in public education. These moves have sparked debate over free speech, religious influence, and educational neutrality amid ongoing legal and political tensions. The story is current as of Saturday, 18 April 2026.