“Today, we reiterate our commitment to a diverse & inclusive Kansas City. We are proclaiming to our LGBTQ community you are safe with us”
"It's an incredibly devastating day for transgender Missourians, for families raising transgender youth, and for all of Missouri"
Between 400 and 600 bills were introduced since January that target LGBTQ folks, disproportionately transgender kids
Emergency rule would’ve gone into effect Monday if judge hadn’t placed temporary restraining order barring enforcement
“The thing I really wish people understood is that what I'm really scared of is the government coming to my door to take away my child"
The petition names Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, who filed the emergency rule on April 13 to stop trans healthcare in the state
Removal was to "ensure the integrity of a government website" pending the outcome of an investigation into efforts "hack our system"
"Our rural libraries rely the most heavily on this funding to serve their communities, and they will be crippled by this drastic budget cut"
"Gender transitions are experimental, they are covered by existing law governing unfair, deceptive, & unconscionable business practices"
Unlike the so-called ‘don’t say gay’ law passed last year in Florida, the legislation being considered in Missouri impacts all grade levels
