"Kansas Governor Vetoes Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors"

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, vetoed a bill that would ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth, citing concerns about government overreach and potential economic repercussions. The bill, backed by Republicans, seeks to restrict access to puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgeries for trans minors, while also prohibiting state employees from supporting a minor's social transitioning. Supporters argue that gender-affirming care is harmful for minors, while critics view the bill as extreme and misinformed. The legislature may attempt to override the governor's veto, but the issue remains contentious amid ongoing legal challenges to similar bans in other states.